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Word: Channel
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French chanel, from Latin canalis ‘pipe, groove, channel’, from canna ‘reed’ (see cane). Compare with canal
ˈtʃanl
a length of water wider than a strait, joining two larger areas of water, especially two seas.
Short Definition:sea area
a band of frequencies used in radio and television transmission, especially as used by a particular station.
Short Definition:band of frequencies
a method or system for communication or distribution
Short Definition:medium for communication
Examples:- they didn't apply through the proper channels
- some companies have a variety of sales channels
an electric circuit which acts as a path for a signal
Short Definition:electric circuit
Examples:- an audio channel
a tubular passage or duct for liquid
Short Definition:tubular passage
Examples:- fish eggs have a small channel called the micropyle
a groove or furrow
Short Definition:groove or furrow
Examples:- a solid block of metal that is machined to create channels into which screw-in cartridge valves can be installed
Word: Channel
Speech Type: Verb
ˈtʃanl
direct towards a particular end or object
Short Definition:direct towards end or goal
Examples:- the council is to channel public funds into training schemes
(of a person) serve as a medium for (a spirit)
Short Definition:act as medium for spirit
Examples:- she was channelling the spirit of Billie Holiday
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