functionalend

noun

UK /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ɛnd/

US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ɛnd/

The end of something that is made to do a job.

The functionalend of the rope is tied to the boat.

SYNONYMS

working end useful end active end business end

RELATED WORDS

function purpose end terminal

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The part of a tool or device that actually does the work.

Hold the functionalend of the hammer, not the handle.

3. The end of a pipe or tube where water or gas comes out.

Attach the hose to the functionalend of the faucet.

4. The end of a nerve or muscle that carries out its action.

The functionalend of the nerve sends the signal to the muscle.