mid-channel
4.4
The middle part of a river away from the banks
- noun
- /ˈmɪdˌʧænəl/
:
en el centro del canal
- The ferry stayed in the mid-channel to avoid shallow water near the banks.
Examples
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Strong currents are often found in the mid-channel of large rivers.
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Swimmers are advised not to cross the mid-channel because of the fast-moving water.
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The boat drifted towards the mid-channel of the river.
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Fish tend to congregate in the mid-channel areas.
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Strong currents are often found in the mid-channel of large rivers.
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Swimmers are advised not to cross the mid-channel because of the fast-moving water.
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The ferry stayed in the mid-channel to avoid shallow water near the banks.
Synonyms
midstream
vsmid-channel
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4.1
The middle part of a river or stream between the banks
includes central areas of channels and waterways as well as rivers
Antonyms
How Central
Surface Forms
mid-channel singular
mid-channels plural
Morphology
Etymology
The mid-channel uses mid- 'middle' and channel meaning a waterway, like a river channel. So mid-channel means the middle part of a river or channel, away from the banks where the water is often faster.