channel
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noun \ˈcha-nəl\Definition of CHANNEL
1
a : the bed where a natural stream of water runs b : the deeper part of a river, harbor, or strait c : a strait or narrow sea between two close landmasses d : a means of communication or expression: as (1) : a path along which information (as data or music) in the form of an electrical signal passes (2) plural : a fixed or official course of communication <went through established military channels with his grievances> e : a way, course, or direction of thought or action <new channels of exploration> f : a band of frequencies of sufficient width for a single radio or television communication g : channeler
2
a : a usually tubular enclosed passage : conduit b : a passage created in a selectively permeable cell membrane by a conformational change in membrane proteins; also : the proteins of such a passage — compare ion channel
3
: a long gutter, groove, or furrow
4
: a metal bar of flattened U-shaped section
Origin of CHANNEL
Middle English chanel, from Anglo-French, from Latin canalis channel — more at canal
First Known Use: 14th century
2channel
transitive verbchanneled or channelledchannel·ing or channel·ling
Definition of CHANNEL
1
a : to form, cut, or wear a channel in b : to make a groove in <channel a chair leg>
2
: to convey or direct into or through a channel <channel his energy into useful work>
3
: to serve as a channeler or intermediary for
Examples of CHANNEL
- She's started channeling her anger towards me.
- He channeled millions of dollars into the program.
- Their irrigation system channels water to the corn fields.
First Known Use of CHANNEL
15th century
3channel
nounDefinition of CHANNEL
: one of the flat ledges of heavy plank or metal bolted edgewise to the outside of a ship to increase the spread of the shrouds
Origin of CHANNEL
alteration of chainwale, from 1chain + 1wale
First Known Use: 1769
chan·nel
noun \ˈchan-əl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CHANNEL
1
: a usually tubular enclosed passage
2
a : a passage created in a selectively permeable membrane by a conformational change in membrane proteins—see ion channel b : a protein or cluster of proteins that functions as a channel—see calcium channel blocker
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