funnel shape
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- noun
- /ˈfʌnəl ʃeɪp/
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forma de embudo
- The funnel shape of the vase caught my attention.
Examples
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Many laboratory devices use tubes with a funnel shape to direct liquids into containers.
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This vase has a narrow base and widens toward the top, giving it a funnel shape.
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The tornado had a distinct funnel shape as it touched down in the field.
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Can you see the funnel shape of the mountain?
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The tornado twisted through the fields, creating a massive funnel shape that could be seen from miles away.
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The artist designed a sculpture in a funnel shape, with the wide end at the base tapering elegantly to its narrow tip.
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During the science experiment, we used a plastic cone to create a funnel shape for pouring liquids without spilling.
Synonyms
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A solid shape with a circular base that narrows to a point
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A shape with a round base that narrows to a single point at the top like an ice cream cone
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Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable from 'funnel' (a cone-shaped tube) and 'shape' (outline or form); together they straightforwardly denote a conical form. This is a regular descriptive compound following standard noun-noun composition and is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand it.
Etymology
Funnel shape comes from a simple tool called a funnel that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom and is used to pour liquids into small openings. So when we call something a funnel shape, we mean it is 'wide at one end and narrow at the other', and the picture of the funnel helps you remember how it looks and works.