Channel Islands

ˈtʃænəl ˈaɪləndz

Definition

Definition of Channel Islands - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

geography

islands in the English Channel, part of UK Crown Dependencies

The Channel Islands are known for their unique tax laws.

British Isles

California islands

islands off the coast of California, known for natural beauty

The Channel Islands offer great opportunities for kayaking and hiking.

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Expressions with Channel Islands

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Channel Islands National Park

national park in California with diverse marine life

Channel Islands National Park is famous for its sea birds.

Expressions with channel

channel into

direct energy, effort, or resources toward a purpose

She channeled her anger into painting beautiful pictures.

channel surf

switch between TV channels quickly using a remote control

He likes to channel surf during commercials to avoid ads..

channel your energy

direct your enthusiasm towards a goal

Channel your energy into finishing the proposal before Friday.

channel the spirit of

emulate the qualities or characteristics of someone

She tried to channel the spirit of her mentor during the presentation.

change the channel

switch from one TV channel to another

Please change the channel to watch the news.

news channel

television or radio station that broadcasts news reports

She always watches the news channel at 6 PM for daily updates..

Terms with Channel Islands included in their meaning

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constable

government

elected head of a parish in the Channel Islands

Channel Island

geography

any of a group of British islands in the English Channel

ormer

food

edible marine mollusk found near the Channel Islands

St. Helier

place Jersey

main town and capital of Jersey in the Channel Islands

Examples of Channel Islands in a sentence

The Channel Islands have a rich history dating back centuries.
The Channel Islands are home to unique wildlife species.
Tourists flock to the Channel Islands for their stunning landscapes.

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French:îles Anglo-Normandes, Channel Islands, ...
German:Kanalinseln, Channel Islands, ...
Italian:Isole del Canale, Channel Islands, ...
Spanish:Islas del Canal, ...
Portuguese:Ilhas do Canal, ...
Chinese:海峡群岛, ...
Japanese:チャネル諸島, ...
Arabic:جزر القنال, جَزَر القَنَال, ...
Hebrew:אִיֵּי הַתְּעָלָה, אִיֵּי הַתְּעָלָה, ...
Russian:Нормандские острова, острова Чаннел, ...
Ukrainian:Нормандські острови, Канальні острови, ...
Hindi:चैनल द्वीप, ...
Bengali:চ্যানেল দ্বীপপুঞ্জ, চ্যানেল আইল্যান্ডস, ...
Catalan:illes del Canal, Illes del Canal, ...
Czech:Kanálové ostrovy, Kalifornské Normanské ostrovy, ...
Danish:Kanaløerne, Channel Islands, ...
Dutch:Kanaaleilanden, ...
Greek:Νησιά της Μάγχης, Νησιά Τσάνελ, ...
Hungarian:Csatorna-szigetek, Kaliforniai Csatorna-szigetek, ...
Khmer:កោះឆានែល, ក្រុមកោះនៅឯនាយឆ្នេររដ្ឋកាលីហ្វ័រញ៉ា, ...
Korean:채널 제도, ...
Persian:جزایر مانش, جزایر چنل, ...
Polish:Wyspy Normandzkie, ...
Portuguese (BR):Ilhas do Canal, ...
Romanian:Insulele Canalului, Insulele Channel, ...
Swedish:Kanalöarna, Channel Islands, ...
Thai:หมู่เกาะแชนเนล, ...
Turkish:Kanal Adaları, Channel Adaları, ...
Vietnamese:Quần đảo Channel, quần đảo Channel, ...

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