Canal

/kəˈnæl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.

The Panama Canal is a key conduit for international maritime trade.

A tubular structure in the body, such as a blood vessel or duct.

The dentist explained that he needed to clean out the canal of my tooth.

A narrow passage or channel.

The small canal in the garden attracted various types of wildlife.

From Latin 'canālis', meaning 'pipe, tube, or channel'.

canal boat

A boat designed for use on canals.

canal zone

A region surrounding a canal, especially for administrative purposes.

the Suez Canal

A man-made waterway in Egypt connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

aqueduct

A bridge-like structure built to convey water.

ditch

A narrow channel dug in the ground, typically for drainage.

pipe

A hollow cylinder used to convey fluids.

Canal as a reference for a type of video platform.

I watched the tutorial on that canal yesterday.

Used in a context relating to streamlining processes or connections.

Let's canal it to make this process easier.