canal

noun B2

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

Can you see the boats moving along the canal ?
The canal provides an important route for transporting goods efficiently .
We took a boat ride along the old canal yesterday .

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