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cross-channel

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

That travels across a channel of water; relating to somewhere on the opposite side of the channel

Relating to the English Channel; to, from, or on the Continent; involving both Britain and the Continent, especially France

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

That travels across a channel of water; relating to somewhere on the opposite side of the channel

Relating to the body of water between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland (the Irish Sea, Saint George's Channel, and the North Channel); to, from, or in the other of the two islands

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Ireland, dated, not-comparable

Examples

  • 2008 (January 23) Tommy Marren, Western People "All-Ireland League could be soccer’s saviour" Our fascination for cross-channel soccer never ceases to amaze me. We head to places like Old Trafford, Stamford Bridge and even Elland Road week in week out in our droves to support teams that have little or no Irish involvement yet we find little or no attraction in attending matches in the eircom League that are virtually on our doorstep.

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adj

Meaning 3

Alternative spelling of cross-channel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

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History

Etymology

From cross- + channel.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: outre-Manche — on the other side of the English channel
  • Polish: po drugiej stronie Eurotunelu — on the other side of the English channel
  • French: transmanche — on both sides of the English channel
  • Polish: po obu stronach Eurotunelu — on both sides of the English channel