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Meaning of Channel
A channel is a medium or a pathway for something to pass through.
Definitions
- A long, narrow stretch of water, especially one connecting two larger bodies of water
- * A means of communication or expression
- * A path or route for something to follow
- * A band of radio frequencies allocated for a particular purpose
Etymology of Channel
The word "channel" originates from the Old French "canal" or "chanel," which is derived from the Latin "canalis," meaning "waterpipe" or "channel"
Historically, the term was used to describe a watercourse or a conduit for water, and its meaning has since expanded to include other types of pathways or mediums
Example Uses
- The ship navigated through the narrow channel between the two islands
- * The company uses social media as a channel to communicate with its customers
- * The hikers followed the channel of the stream to find their way back to camp
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
blockage
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