canal
Definition
- n. (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
- n. long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation
- v. provide (a city) with a canal
Word forms
- Present participle
- canalling
- Past tense
- canalled
- Third person singular
- canals
- Past participle
- canalled
Example sentences
n.
The canal is an important route for shipping goods between the two cities.
vt.
They plan to canal the area to improve irrigation for the farms.