In ordinary language, a channel is a path for passing data In MIDI, channels are used to separate different sections of a song that are going to play together Each channel is assigned to a single instrument in any particular instant of time One channel is usually reserved for a percussion voice To channelize means to move to another channel
A single path provided by a transmission medium via physical separation, such as by multipair cable
(n ) A point-to-point connection between two processes through which messages can be sent Programming systems that rely on channels are sometimes called connection-oriented, to distinguish them from the more widespread connectionless systems in which messages are sent to named destinations rather than through named channels See also CSP, channel mask
(watercourse) An open conduit either naturally or artificially created which periodically or continuously contains moving water, or which 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 (see Braiding of river channels) Canal and floodway are some of the terms used to describe artificial channels
where the main current flows, or which affords the best and safest passage for vessels
a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e g a groove in a phonograph record)
a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance; "the tear duct was obstructed"; "the alimentary canal"; "poison is released through a channel in the snake's fangs"
a path over which electrical signals can pass; "a channel is typically what you rent from a telephone company"
(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) An open conduit for water either naturally or artificially created, but does not include artificially created irrigation, return flow or stockwatering channels