Definition of channel

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Channel (n.) Flat ledges of heavy plank bolted edgewise to the outside of a vessel, to increase the spread of the shrouds and carry them clear of the bulwarks..

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Channeling :: Channeling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Channe.
Wale :: Wale (n.) Certain sets or strakes of the outside planking of a vessel; as, the main wales, or the strakes of planking under the port sills of the gun deck; channel wales, or those along the spar deck, etc..
Boom :: Boom (n.) A pole with a conspicuous top, set up to mark the channel in a river or harbor..
Cullis :: Cullis (n.) A gutter in a roof; a channel or groove.
Three-way :: Three-way (a.) Connected with, or serving to connect, three channels or pipes; as, a three-way cock or valve..
Sewer :: Sewer (n.) A drain or passage to carry off water and filth under ground; a subterraneous channel, particularly in cities..
Forecastle :: Forecastle (n.) That part of the upper deck of a vessel forward of the foremast, or of the after part of the fore channels..
Sleeve :: Sleeve (n.) A narrow channel of water.
Shank :: Shank (v.) The space between two channels of the Doric triglyph.
Lagoon :: Lagoon (n.) A shallow sound, channel, pond, or lake, especially one into which the sea flows; as, the lagoons of Venice..
Gullet :: Gullet (n.) A preparatory cut or channel in excavations, of sufficient width for the passage of earth wagons..
Fairway :: Fairway (n.) The navigable part of a river, bay, etc., through which vessels enter or depart; the part of a harbor or channel ehich is kept open and unobstructed for the passage of vessels..
Channelling :: Channelling () of Channe.
Chops :: Chops (n. pl.) The sides or capes at the mouth of a river, channel, harbor, or bay; as, the chops of the English Channel..
Roust :: Roust (n.) A strong tide or current, especially in a narrow channel..
Stool :: Stool (n.) A small channel on the side of a vessel, for the dead-eyes of the backstays..
River :: River (n.) A large stream of water flowing in a bed or channel and emptying into the ocean, a sea, a lake, or another stream; a stream larger than a rivulet or brook..
Gate :: Gate (n.) The channel or opening through which metal is poured into the mold; the ingate.
Conduct :: Conduct (n.) That which carries or conveys anything; a channel; a conduit; an instrument.
Hydrography :: Hydrography (n.) That branch of surveying which embraces the determination of the contour of the bottom of a harbor or other sheet of water, the depth of soundings, the position of channels and shoals, with the construction of charts exhibiting these particulars..
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