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canals

 

[ kษ™หˆnรฆlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water transportation

Artificial waterways constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships, typically connecting existing waterways or providing a navigable route where none existed before. Canals are often used for irrigation, transportation, or drainage.

Synonyms

aqueducts, channels, waterways

Examples of usage

  • The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
  • The Erie Canal played a crucial role in the transportation of goods in the 19th century.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

Ducts or passages within the body that carry fluids, such as the ear canal or the root canal in a tooth.

Synonyms

duct, passage, tube

Examples of usage

  • The ear canal helps to carry sound waves to the eardrum.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

In computer science, a channel for data transmission or communication between different components or systems.

Synonyms

channel, connection, link

Examples of usage

  • The Ethernet cable provides a canal for data transfer between the computer and the router.

Translations

Translations of the word "canals" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canais

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคนเคฐเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kanรคle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kanal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฝะฐะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kanaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ๆฒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท canaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canales

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanallar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šดํ•˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู†ูˆุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanรกly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kanรกly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟๆฒณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kanali

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skurรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฝะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanallar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canales

Etymology

The word 'canal' originates from the Latin word 'canalis', meaning 'pipe' or 'groove'. The concept of canals dates back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, who built rudimentary canal systems for irrigation purposes. The development of sophisticated canal networks occurred during the Industrial Revolution, notably in countries like England and the United States, to facilitate transportation and trade. Canals have played a significant role in shaping the geography and economy of many regions around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,919 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.