cross-channel
|cross/chan/nel|
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/krɔs ˈtʃænəl/
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/krɒs ˈtʃænəl/
across the English Channel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cross-channel' originates from the English words 'cross' and 'channel', where 'cross' meant 'to go across' and 'channel' referred to the English Channel.
Historical Evolution
'cross-channel' evolved from the combination of the words 'cross' and 'channel' in English, maintaining its meaning related to crossing the English Channel.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to go across the English Channel', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving travel or communication across the English Channel.
The cross-channel ferry departs every morning.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42