Funnel
/ˈfʌnəl/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters
Definition of Funnel
noun
- A utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening.
- A passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; the chimney of a steamship or the like.
verb
- To use a funnel.
- To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow.
"Expect delays where the traffic funnels down to one lane."
- To channel, direct, or focus (emotions, money, resources, etc.).
"Our taxes are being funnelled into pointless government initiatives."
- To consume (beer, etc.) rapidly through a funnel, typically as a stunt at a party.
Anagrams of Funnel
Letter Values
f4
u1
n1
n1
e1
l1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Funnel
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Funnel"
Funnel is a 6-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Funnel" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "funnel" is a low-scoring word.