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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Channel Channel The term 'Channel' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' (1) a natural or artificial waterway of perceptible extent which either periodically or continuously contains moving water, or which forms a connecting link between two bodies of water. (2) the part of a body of water deep enough to be used for navigation through an area otherwise too shallow for navigation. (3) the deepest portion of a stream, bay, or strait through which the main volume of current of water flows. (4) (smp) an open conduit for water either naturally or artificially created, but does not include artificially created irrigation, return flow or stockwatering channels (wac 173-14-030 (8b))'. The term 'Channel' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In hydrologic terms, also known as Watercourse; an open conduit either naturally or artificially created which periodically, or continuously contains moving water, or forms a connecting link between two bodies of water. River, creek, run, branch, anabranch, and tributary are some of the terms used to describe natural channels. Natural channels may be single or braided. Canal and floodway are some of the terms used to describe artificial channels'. The term 'Channel' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Natural or artificial watercourse of perceptible extent, with a definite bed and banks to confine and conduct continuously or periodically flowing water. Rivers and streams. A general term for any natural or artificial facility for conveying water'. Previous 5 Terms: chaldron Chamfer chamois Chance change of tide Next 5 Terms: Channel Inflow Channel Lead Channel margin deposits Channel Routing Channel Scan About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.