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A hollow bed for a natural or artificial waterway
“They blasted out the rocky bed with dynamite, forming a channel by which the water might flow from shallow pool to shallow pool.”
A length of water, typically joining two larger areas of water
“This huge chunk of rock, separated from the mainland by an ocean channel, has an arch cut into its base through which the ocean rollers thunder.”
A long tube, pipe or cylinder, typically carrying, or allowing the flow of, a substance
“A vortex forms within each of the cavities as the gas passes through the channel.”
A method or system for communication or distribution
“The counseling service is a confidential channel through which people begin to address problems.”
A service or station using a channel of frequencies
“He sifted through the television channels and landed on the news channel.”
A long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material
A main road in a town
A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it
A lane or route at sea that is regularly used by ships
A newspaper or periodical which promotes the views of an organization
Something intended to reconcile or connect two seemingly incompatible things
An underground passage or hole, especially one that has been manually created
One who speaks on behalf of an organization or another person
An area that can accommodate a ship at anchor
A person who has psychic powers
Airdrome, airfield, or aerodrome designated for the takeoff, landing, and parking of aircraft
The path where a river runs, or where a river once ran
A person who tries to bring about agreement between others
A thing that ensures admission to or the achievement of something
To direct towards a particular direction, end or object
“These organizations cooperate to channel funds into social activities and community-based development projects.”
To form channels or grooves in, typically by cutting or gouging
“You will need to channel a groove in the wall for the wire to sit in so that the lamp rests flush against the surface.”
To channel or transfer energy or emotions into a different form or direction
To dig or excavate a ditch or channel
To direct or steer a group of animals or people
To wield or make use of
To arrange for something to belong to, or be officially controlled by, somebody else
To determine or dictate
To have the use or benefit of something
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