tundish

English

/ˈtʌn.dɪʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • A kind of funnel used in brewing fitting into the bung-hole of a tun or cask.
  • A funnel used in smelting, foundry work etc.
  • A funnel used to create a siphonic break in a drainage system and/or provide visual indication of flow, usually in an overflow line.

Etymology

Compound from English tun + English dish (gossip, attractive person).

Origin

English

dish

Gloss

gossip, attractive person

Concept
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Social and political relations

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