English Channel
geographical name
variants
or French La Manche
strait between southern England and northern France connecting the North Sea with the Atlantic Ocean
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“English Channel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/English%20Channel. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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