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canal

/kænəl/ noun · British & US
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What does canal mean?

noun

A man-made waterway, typically constructed for navigation or irrigation, often connecting two larger bodies of water. A canal may also refer to a natural watercourse, such as a river or stream, that has been artificially widened or deepened.

Example

"The Panama Canal is a famous waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans."

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