English Channel

noun

1. an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between southern England and northern France, connected with the North Sea by the Strait of Dover. 350 miles (565 kilometers) long; 20–100 miles (32–160 kilometers) wide.

English Channel

noun

1. an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between S England and N France, linked with the North Sea by the Strait of Dover. Length: about 560 km (350 miles). Width: between 32 km (20 miles) and 161 km (100 miles) French nameLa Manche

English Channel

1. Arm of the Atlantic Ocean between France and Britain .

Notes

A tunnel under the channel connects England and France via auto-carrying train service.

Its cold, choppy waters have been a popular challenge for long-distance swimmers.

A formation of high bluffs on the British side of the English Channel is known as the White Cliffs of Dover.

Example Sentences

Sir Gavin said the number of people crossing the English Channel since Labour had come to power was 19% up on the same period last year.

From BBC

Shahida describes how she crossed the English Channel on an inflatable dinghy, packed in with 64 people.

From BBC

The latest Typhoon scrambling comes after the Royal Navy shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel over the past week.

From BBC

More than 50 people have died trying to cross the English Channel in 2024.

From BBC

A “prolific” people smuggler has been convicted after co-ordinating a £1.5m operation to transport migrants across the English Channel in small boats.

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