noun
tundish
Tundish (noun) means a funnel used in brewing that fits into the hole of a barrel or cask.
noun
1
A funnel used in brewing that fits into the hole of a barrel or cask.
"That? said Stephen. Is that called a funnel? Is it not a tundish?"
— James Joyce, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916)
2
A funnel used in smelting and other foundry work.
3
A funnel fitted in a drainage pipe to stop suction between sections and let you see the flow, usually on an overflow line.
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Etymology
Formed from tun and dish.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of tundish?
"tundish" (noun) means a funnel used in brewing that fits into the hole of a barrel or cask.
What are the different meanings of tundish?
"tundish" has 3 main meanings: 1. A funnel used in brewing that fits into the hole of a barrel or cask; 2. A funnel used in smelting and other foundry work; 3. A funnel fitted in a drainage pipe to stop suction between sections and let you see the flow, usually on an overflow line.
