channelling
ˈtʃænəlɪŋ
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Definition of channelling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
guidanceRarethe act of directing something along a pathRare
  • Channelling of funds is crucial for the project.
directing guiding steering
2.
spiritual communicationRareUKcommunication with spirits through a mediumRareUK
  • She claimed to have a gift for channelling during the séance.
channeling spiritualism
3.
constructionTECH.UKgroove or furrow created for a purposeTECH.UK
  • The channelling in the field helps with irrigation.
furrow groove trench

Adjective

1.
communicationRareUKserving as a medium for communicationRareUK
  • The channelling medium conveyed messages from the spirit world.
spiritual
2.
constructionTECH.UKforming a groove or channelTECH.UK
  • The channelling tool created precise lines in the wood.
furrowing grooving
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Images of channelling

  • channelling: groove or furrow created for a purpose
    groove or furrow created for a purpose

Origin of channelling

English, channel (path) + -ing (action)

Examples of channelling in a sentence

  • The channelling of water prevented flooding.
  • The medium's channelling was convincing to the audience.
  • Channelling requires a deep connection with the spiritual world.
  • The channelling in the wall was for electrical cables.
  • They installed channelling to direct the water flow.
  • The channelling psychic spoke in a trance.

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  1. French:canalisation, intermédiaire, ...
  2. German:Lenkung, Medium, ...
  3. Italian:convogliamento, mediatore, ...
  4. Spanish:canalización, canalizador, ...
  5. Portuguese:canalização, mediador, ...
  6. Chinese:引导, 传递的, ...
  7. Japanese:流れ, 媒介, ...
  8. Arabic:توجيه, وَسِيط, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַכְוָנָה, מְתַוֵּוךְ, ...
  10. Russian:направление, медиумический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спрямування, передавальний, ...
  12. Hindi:मार्गदर्शन, माध्यम, ...
channel
ˈtʃænəl
channelled
channel: narrow body of water between land masses
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Definition of channel - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
broadcastingspecific frequency for radio or television
  • Tune in to channel 5 for the news.
station
2.
waterwaynarrow body of water between land masses
  • The ship sailed through the channel.
passage strait watercourse
3.
transmissionmeans of conveying or transmitting something
  • They used official channels to send the message.
conduit medium passage

Verb

tr.
1.
send directsend something in a chosen direction or for a purpose
  • They channel funds to support local schools.
direct dispatch route
2.
focusconcentrate energies or emotions into something
  • He channeled his anger into his art.
direct focus harness
3.
workcreate a groove or channel in something
  • They channeled the wood to make a flute.
furrow groove
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Images of channel

  • channel: narrow body of water between land masses
    narrow body of water between land masses
  • channel: structural member shaped like a C
    structural member shaped like a C

Expressions with channel

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direct energy, effort, or resources toward a purpose
She channeled her anger into painting beautiful pictures.
switch between TV channels quickly using a remote control
He likes to channel surf during commercials to avoid ads..
direct your enthusiasm towards a goal
Channel your energy into finishing the proposal before Friday.
emulate the qualities or characteristics of someone
She tried to channel the spirit of her mentor during the presentation.
switch from one TV channel to another
Please change the channel to watch the news.
television or radio station that broadcasts news reports
She always watches the news channel at 6 PM for daily updates..

Origin of channel

Latin, canalis (pipe)

Examples of channel in a sentence

  • Channel 3 is airing the football match tonight.
  • Kayakers navigated the narrow channel with ease.
  • The channel was teeming with fish and wildlife.
  • The news was broadcast through various channels.
  • Social media channels were used to spread the announcement.
  • They explored new marketing channels for growth.

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  1. French:chaîne, canaliser, ...
  2. German:Kanal, lenken, ...
  3. Italian:canale, canalizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:canal, canalizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:canal, canalizar, ...
  6. Chinese:频道, 引导, ...
  7. Japanese:チャンネル, 送る, ...
  8. Arabic:قَنَاة, وَجَّهَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עָרוּץ, לְתַעֵל, ...
  10. Russian:канал, направлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:канал, спрямовувати, ...
  12. Hindi:चैनल, प्रवाहित करना, ...

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