channel
|chan/nel|
/ˈtʃænəl/
pathway for flow
Etymology
'channel' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'chanel,' where 'canalis' meant 'pipe' or 'groove.'
'chanel' transformed into the Middle English word 'chanell,' and eventually became the modern English word 'channel'.
Initially, it meant 'a groove or furrow,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to communication and water passage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a passage for water or other fluids to flow through.
The channel was blocked by debris.
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Noun 2
a medium for communication or broadcasting.
Switch to channel 5 for the news.
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Verb 1
to direct or guide along a desired course.
She channeled her energy into her studies.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39