(dated, nautical) the excitement on board ship as she approaches her destination with the prospect of liberty ashore.

plural of television channel

To quickly scan the channels on a television using a remote control.

(television) The gradual shift of a television network away from its original programming in order to target a broader or more profitable audience.

plural of covert channel

(computing) A means of transferring information objects between processes that are not supposed to be allowed to communicate according to the security policy.

(UK politics) Communication channels between the government and the main opposition party, used to discuss matters pertaining to the business of parliament.

An oceanic strait between the Horn of Africa and Socotra, connecting the Gulf of Aden and the Somali Sea.

Sciaenops ocellatus, a large red edible fish.

The strait, part of Luzon Strait, dividing Y'Ami Island of the Philippines and Orchid Island/Lanyu of Taiwan and connecting the South China Sea/Taiwan Strait and Philippine Sea/Pacific Ocean.