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Definition of canals

Canal
Canal Ca*nal", n. A long and relatively narrow arm of the sea, approximately uniform in width; -- used chiefly in proper names; as, Portland Canal; Lynn Canal. [Alaska]
Canal
Canal Ca*nal", n. [F. canal, from L. canalis canal, channel; prob. from a root signifying ``to cut'; cf. D. kanaal, fr. the French. Cf. Channel, Kennel gutter.] 1. An artificial channel filled with water and designed for navigation, or for irrigating land, etc. 2. (Anat.) A tube or duct; as, the alimentary canal; the semicircular canals of the ear. Canal boat, a boat for use on a canal; esp. one of peculiar shape, carrying freight, and drawn by horses walking on the towpath beside the canal. Canal lock. See Lock.

Meaning of canals from wikipedia

- example of such a canal is the Panama Canal. Many canals have been built at elevations, above valleys and other waterways. Canals with sources of water...
- Maria Canals-Barrera (née Canals; born September 28, 1966) is an American actress. She is known for starring as Theresa Russo in the Disney Channel series...
- semicircular canals are three semicircular interconnected tubes located in the innermost part of each ear, the inner ear. The three canals are the lateral...
- the haversian canals (running inside osteons) with each other and the periosteum. They usually run at obtuse angles to the haversian canals (which run the...
- than 100 kilometers (62 mi) of grachten (canals), about 90 islands and 1,500 bridges. The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht)...
- of canal tunnels in the United Kingdom List of canals in the United States List of canals in M****achusetts List of canals in New York List of canals in...
- Canal+ (Canal Plus, French: [kanal plys], meaning 'Channel Plus'; sometimes abbreviated C+ or Canal) is a French premium television channel launched in...
- List of canals in New York List of canals in the United States "Low Bridge", a song written by Thomas S. Allen, also known as "The Erie Canal Song" John...
- The following is a list of canals in the United States: This list includes active canals and artificial waterways that are maintained for use by boats...
- was running. Ancient west–east canals were built to facilitate travel from the Nile to the Red Sea. One smaller canal is believed to have been constructed...