capillary vs funnel

capillary

noun
  • A narrow tube. 

  • Any of the small blood vessels (from 5 to 10 micrometres/micrometers (μm) in diameter) that connect arteries to veins (They are the smallest blood vessels in the body: they convey blood between the arterioles and venules). 

adj
  • Of or pertaining to a narrow tube. 

  • Of, relating to, or caused by surface tension. 

  • Of or pertaining to hair. 

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 consume (beer, etc.) rapidly through a funnel, typically as a stunt at a party. 

  • To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow. 

  • To channel, direct, or focus (emotions, money, resources, etc.). 

  • To use a funnel. 

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