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| chan·nel [ chánn'l ] |
noun (plural chan·nels) |
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1. broadcasting TV or radio station: a television or radio station broadcasting on a specific band of the frequency spectrum
  watching one of the news channels
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2. broadcasting frequency spectrum used in transmission: the portion of a frequency spectrum that is set aside for a specific purpose such as the broadcasting of a television or radio signal
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3. means of communication: a course or means of communication or expression
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often used in the plural
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information coming through diplomatic channels
found a channel for his talent in graphic design
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4. tubular passage for liquid: a long narrow passage or tube along which a liquid can flow
a drainage channel
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5. geography strip of water separating land: a wide passage of water between an island and a larger body of land
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6. nautical navigable passage: a navigable route through a river or harbor, especially one that has been deepened by dredging
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7. geography route of waterway: the course of a stream, river, canal, or other waterway
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8. electronics path for electrical current: a path for an electrical current or signal
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9. comput path for computer signals: a path for electronic signals within a computer or between a computer and a peripheral device
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10. online website sending updated information: a preselected website that can automatically send updated information for immediate display or viewing on request
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11. parapsychology supposed spirit medium: in spiritualism, somebody who supposedly acts as a medium for receiving messages from the spirit world
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12. groove or trench: a long narrow groove or furrow, e.g. in architecture or sculpture
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verb (past and past participle chan·neled, present participle chan·nel·ing, 3rd person present singular chan·nels) |
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1. transitive verb direct something along specific route: to direct, guide, or convey something through or along a specific route or toward a specific goal
Channel any suggestions through your manager.
channeled their energy into volunteer work
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2. intransitive verb make channel: to make a channel in land or water
channeling through bedrock
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3. transitive verb make groove or furrow in something: to cut a long narrow groove or furrow in a surface
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4. transitive and intransitive verb parapsychology speak for supposed spirit: in spiritualism, to act as a medium for a supposed spirit
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| [14th century. Via Old French chanel< Latin canalis "groove" (see canal)] |
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| chan·nel·er noun |
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