0 the bed of a stream or other way through which liquid can flow -- der Kanal, das Flussbett
a sewage channel.
1 a passage of deeper water in a river, through which ships can sail. -- die Fahrrinne
2 a narrow stretch of water joining two seas -- der Kanal
the English Channel.
3 a means of sending or receiving information etc -- der Weg
We got the information through the usual channels.
4 (in television, radio etc) a band of frequencies for sending or receiving signals -- der Kanal
BBC Television now has several channels.
5 to make a channel in -- aushöhlen