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Funnel (Noun)

(nautical) smokestack consisting of a shaft for ventilation or the passage of smoke (especially the smokestack of a ship).

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The old steamship's funnel was a prominent feature of its profile, belching smoke and steam into the air as it chugged along the coast.
As the ship approached the harbor, its funnel stood out against the clear blue sky, a symbol of its industrial power.
The engineer climbed up the ladder inside the funnel to inspect the smokestack and make any necessary repairs before the ship set sail again.
After a long and grueling voyage, the crew was relieved to see the funnel of their ship finally disappearing over the horizon as they sailed into calmer waters.
The historic ship's funnel was restored to its original glory, complete with intricate brass fixtures and a freshly painted coat of black and white stripes.

A conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

She carefully poured the oil into the bottle using a funnel to avoid spills.
The mechanic used a large funnel to pour new oil into the car's engine.
To avoid making a mess, he placed a funnel into the gas tank before pouring in the fuel.
The chef used a small funnel to pour the sauce into the decorative bottle.
The laboratory technician used a funnel to carefully pour the chemicals into the beaker.

A conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends.

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

The lab technician carefully poured the liquid mixture into the funnel to separate the liquid from the solid particles.
A funnel was attached to the gas tank to guide the fuel nozzle precisely into place for refueling.
The child excitedly watched as the water flowed from the top of the science experiment's funnel and swirled out the bottom in a colorful spiral.
The laboratory equipment included a glass funnel with a narrow stem that was carefully placed in the receiving flask.
Using a large funnel, the mechanic added new oil to the car's engine without spilling a single drop.