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Funnel

/fˈʌnəl/
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(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.

I find funnel cake a bit too sweet.
You can pour the liquid by using a funnel.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He used a ____ to carefully pour the oil into the small opening of the car's engine.

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