Meaning & use
channel
A path or passage through which something, such as water, information, or communication, flows.
See it in a sentence
Rainwater flowed through a narrow channel dug alongside the road.
She switched the television to a news channel to catch the latest headlines.
A note on using this word
Channel can describe a physical waterway, a broadcast frequency, or a route for communication, such as diplomatic channels.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To direct something, such as energy or resources, toward a particular purpose.
She channeled her frustration into training for the upcoming marathon.
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