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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › channelChannel Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CHANNEL is the bed where a natural stream of water runs. How to use channel in a sentence. the bed where a natural stream of water runs; the deeper part of a river, harbor, or strait; a strait or narrow sea between two close landmasses…

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHANNEL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CHANNEL definition: 1. a television or radio station (= an organization that broadcasts television or radio…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › channelChannel - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A channel is a passageway, a means of access for a thing, a communication, or an idea. Think of a channel as sort of a tunnel or a funnel that moves something directly through. The noun channel can be used for many such avenues.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › channelCHANNEL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to convey through or as through a channel: He channeled the information to us. Synonyms: focus, direct, concentrate, steer, route, conduct, pipe, funnel, transport, convey, carry. to direct toward or into some particular course: to channel one's interests. to excavate as a channel. to form a channel in; groove.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › channelCHANNEL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Add to word list. a passage for water or other liquids to flow along, or a part of a river or other area of water that is deep and wide enough to provide a route for ships to travel along. A channel is also a narrow part of the sea between a continent and an island: the English Channel.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › ChannelChannel - definition of channel by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. The bed of a stream or river. 2. The deeper part of a river or harbor, especially a deep navigable passage. 3. A broad strait, especially one that connects two seas. 4. A trench, furrow, or groove. 5. A tubular passage for liquids; a conduit. 6.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › channelCHANNEL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   a television or radio station (= broadcasting company) Examples. The news channel has been accused of bias in favour of the government. They were arguing over which channel to watch. This channel is only available on cable. I was just flicking between channels. They have over thirty channels. channel noun [C] (PASSAGE)