up-channeladv.adj.
/ˌʌpˈtʃanl/, U.S. /ˌəpˈtʃæn(ə)l/ (Moving, leading, etc.) towards the upper end of a channel.
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the world > the earth > water > sea or ocean > channel > [adjective] > towards upper end of channel
up-channel1896
the world > the earth > water > sea or ocean > channel > [adverb] > towards upper end of channel
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1896 R. Kipling Seven Seas 4 Go, get you gone up-Channel with the sea-crust on your plates.
1898 Daily News 17 Oct. 5/4 There was a nice up Channel breeze.
1925 H. Belloc Cruise of ‘Nona’ 135 Anyone going up-Channel makes for the lighthouse..for this shortens an up-Channel course.
1936 E. G. Bowen in H. C. Darby Hist. Geogr. Eng. i. 24 The up-Channel shift of the important trade routes.
1954 E. G. Bowen Settlement Celtic Saints in Wales ii. 45 Llanilltud..and Nant Carban..are..conveniently well up-Channel to provide an easy crossing.
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