channeling

American  

[chan-l-ing] / ˈtʃæn l ɪŋ /

especially British, channelling

noun

1. Architecture, Furniture. ornamentation with flutes or channels.

2. the practice of professedly entering a meditative or trancelike state in order to convey messages from a spiritual guide.

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Etymology

Origin of channeling

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

That wasn’t the only channeling the Rams did.

From Los Angeles Times

For Elizabeth McCracken, however, writing is not at all akin to channeling spirits.

From The Wall Street Journal

I can imagine Ms. Cash channeling the youngest Flynn sister for this silly lexical gag, which exists only to test whether readers will comment on it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Elwes, the latest Hollywood figure to salute the Reiners, concluded his post channeling a memorable line from his “Princess Bride” character.

From Los Angeles Times

China has implemented a fragmented, administrative stimulus approach, channeling support through local governments, state banks, and state-owned enterprises.

From Barron's

Related Words

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