Canal: meaning, definitions and examples

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canal

 

[ หˆkรฆnษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water transportation

A canal is a man-made waterway that allows boats and ships to travel from one body of water to another. Canals are often built for irrigation, drainage, or transportation purposes.

Synonyms

channel, watercourse, waterway

Examples of usage

  • The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
  • The Erie Canal played a crucial role in the development of the United States.
  • Venice is famous for its network of picturesque canals.
  • The Suez Canal is an important shipping route in the Middle East.
  • The canal system in Amsterdam is a popular tourist attraction.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

In anatomy, a canal refers to a tube-like structure in the body that allows the passage of fluids or other substances. Canals can be found in various parts of the body, such as the ear or the spinal cord.

Synonyms

duct, passage, tube

Examples of usage

  • The ear canal helps to transmit sound waves to the eardrum.
  • The spinal canal protects the spinal cord from injury.
  • The root canal procedure is a common dental treatment.

Translations

Translations of the word "canal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคนเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kanal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kanal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฝะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kanaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ๆฒณ(ใ†ใ‚“ใŒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท canal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šดํ•˜(์šดํ•˜)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู†ุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kanรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟๆฒณ(่ฟๆฒณ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kanal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skurรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canal

Word origin

The word 'canal' originates from the Latin word 'canalis', which means 'pipe' or 'channel'. The concept of canals dates back thousands of years, with ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Mesopotamians constructing irrigation canals. In modern times, canals have played a crucial role in transportation and trade, connecting regions and facilitating the movement of goods and people. The development of canal systems has shaped the landscape of many cities and regions, contributing to their economic growth and cultural identity.

See also: can, cane, canine, caning, canister, canning, cannot, canopy, canteen, could.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,251, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.