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   Chan·nel

   /ˈCHan(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. a length of water wider than a strait, joining two larger areas of water, especially two seas. Similar strait(s)soundneckarmnarrowspassagesea passagestretch of waterwaterway
   • ▪ the English Channel: "the movement has spread across the Channel"
   • ▪ the navigable part of a waterway: "buoys marked the safe limits of the channel" Similar strait(s)soundneckarmnarrowspassagesea passagestretch of waterwaterway
   • ▪ a hollow bed for a natural or artificial waterway: "the river is confined in a narrow channel" Similar ductguttergroovefurrowrutconduittroughtrenchculvertcutsluicespillwayraceditchdrainwatercoursewaterwaycanal
   • 2. a band of frequencies used in radio and television transmission, especially as used by a particular station.
   • ▪ a service or station using a particular frequency: "a shopping channel"
   • 3. a medium for communication or the passage of information: "they didn't apply through the proper channels" Similar meansmediuminstrumentmechanismagencyvehiclerouteavenuecoursemethodmodeproceduretechnique
   • 4. an electric circuit which acts as a path for a signal: "an audio channel"
   • ▪ the semiconductor region in a field-effect transistor that forms the main current path between the source and the drain.
   • 5. a tubular passage or duct for liquid: "fish eggs have a small channel called the micropyle"
   • 6. a groove or furrow: "a solid block of metal that is machined to create channels into which screw-in cartridge valves can be installed"

   verb

   • 1. direct toward a particular end or object: "advertisers channel money into radio" Similar conveytransmittransportconductdirectguidebearcarryrelaypass ontransfer
   • ▪ cause to pass along or through a specified route or medium: "many countries channel their aid through charities" Similar conveytransmittransportconductdirectguidebearcarryrelaypass ontransfer
   • 2. (of a person) serve as a medium for (a spirit): "she was channeling the spirit of Billie Holiday"
   • ▪ emulate or seem to be inspired by: "Meg Ryan plays Avery as if she's channeling Nicole Kidman"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French chanel, from Latin canalis ‘pipe, groove, channel’, from canna ‘reed’ (see cane). Compare with canal.

   Derivatives

   • 1. channeler noun

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   What is a channel in communication?

   • A course or pathway through which information is transmitted: new channels of thought; a reliable channel of information. 7. often channels A route of communication or access: took her request through official channels. 8. In communications theory, a gesture, action, sound, written or spoken word, or visual image used in transmitting information.

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   What does channel mean?

   • to form a channel in; groove. to professedly reach or convey messages from (a spiritual guide) by entering a meditative or trancelike state. At times he seems to be channeling the late Michael Jackson’s vocal stylings. Soft earth has a tendency to channel during a heavy rain.

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   What does cross channel mean?

   • cross-channel We took the car to France overnight on a cross-channel ferry. channel noun [C] (WAY OF COMMUNICATING, ETC.) channel of communication We must open the channels of communication between the two countries. diplomatic channel The government pursued every diplomatic channel to free the hostages.

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   What does Canal mean?

   • canal, canal [masculine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CHANNEL definition: 1. a television or radio station (= an organization that broadcasts television or radio…. Learn more.

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   A channel is a passageway, a means of access for a thing, a communication, or an idea.

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