canal
Meaning
A canal is a man-made waterway used for navigation, irrigation, or drainage, often connecting two larger bodies of water.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "canal" with "channel," which refers to a natural waterway.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
,
Lara
walks
along
the
canal
near
her
apartment
to
start
the
day
.
She
likes
to
watch
small
boats
pass
and
listen
to
the
quiet
water
,
which
helps
her
feel
calm
before
work
.
Sometimes
she
buys
a
coffee
from
a
street
vendor
and
sits
on
a
bench
while
people
feed
ducks
or
cycle
by
.
Although
the
path
can
be
busy
in
summer
,
she
appreciates
the
fresh
air
and
the
view
of
old
brick
buildings
reflected
in
the
water
.
Common Phrases
shipping canal
irrigation canal
canal system
Synonyms
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