channels
|chan/nels|
/ˈtʃænəlz/
(channel)
pathway for flow
Etymology
'channel' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'chanel,' where 'canal' meant 'waterway.'
'chanel' transformed into the Middle English word 'chanell,' and eventually became the modern English word 'channel.'
Initially, it meant 'waterway,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to communication and broadcasting.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a passage for water or other fluids to flow through.
The water flowed through the channels in the garden.
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Noun 2
a medium for communication or broadcasting.
The news was broadcasted on multiple channels.
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Verb 1
to direct or guide along a particular path.
She channeled her energy into her studies.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45