channelling


chan·nel 1

C0240000 (chăn′əl)n.1. The bed of a stream or river.2. The deeper part of a river or harbor, especially a deep navigable passage.3. A broad strait, especially one that connects two seas.4. A trench, furrow, or groove.5. A tubular passage for liquids; a conduit.6. A course or pathway through which information is transmitted: new channels of thought; a reliable channel of information.7. often channels A route of communication or access: took her request through official channels.8. In communications theory, a gesture, action, sound, written or spoken word, or visual image used in transmitting information.9. a. Electronics A specified frequency band for the transmission and reception of electromagnetic signals, as for television signals.b. A continuous program of audio or video content distributed by a television, radio, or internet broadcaster.c. A company or other entity presenting such content.10. Computers A chatroom on an online network.11. The medium through which a spirit guide purportedly communicates with the physical world.12. A rolled metal bar with a bracket-shaped section.13. a. See ion channel.b. See protein channel.tr.v. chan·neled, chan·nel·ing, chan·nels also chan·nelled or chan·nel·ling 1. To make or cut channels in.2. To form a groove or flute in.3. To direct or guide along some desired course: channels her curiosity into research; channel young people into good jobs.4. To serve as a medium for (a spirit guide).5. To use or follow as a model; imitate: a politician channeling bygone conservatives to appear stronger on defense.
[Middle English chanel, from Old French, from Latin canālis; see canal.]
chan′nel·er n.

chan·nel 2

C0240000 (chăn′əl)n. Nautical A wood or steel ledge projecting from a sailing ship's sides to spread the shrouds and keep them clear of the gunwales.
[Alteration of obsolete chainwale : chain + wale.]
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