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Bristol Channel

noun

  1. an inlet of the Atlantic, between S Wales and SW England, extending to the mouth of the Severn estuary. 85 miles (137 km) long.



Bristol Channel

noun

  1. an inlet of the Atlantic, between S Wales and SW England, merging into the Severn estuary. Length: about 137 km (85 miles)

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The Met Office said some of the strongest winds are likely to be along the Bristol Channel and the west coast of Wales.

From BBC

Night-time test flights are being conducted over the Bristol Channel, in a programme funded by the Home Office and overseen by the Civil Aviation Authority and National Air Traffic Services.

From BBC

Western and southern Wales along with the Bristol Channel coast are all covered by the warning.

From BBC

The Met Office has also issued a red warning for wind for parts of Wales and the Bristol Channel area of England on Saturday.

From BBC

To keep the whole reactor cool, huge tunnels - five miles long - have been dug out underneath the Bristol Channel.

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