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Meaning of Canal
A man-made or natural waterway connecting two larger bodies of water.
Definitions
- A man-made waterway, typically connecting two larger bodies of water, used for transportation, irrigation, or other purposes
- * A narrow, navigable passage of water, such as a strait or a sound
Etymology of Canal
The word "canal" comes from the Old French "canal", which is derived from the Latin "canalis", meaning "pipe" or "watercourse", and is related to the Latin "canere", meaning "to sing" or "to sound", likely due to the sound of flowing water
Example Uses
- The city's canal system provided a convenient way to transport goods and people
- * The Panama Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
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