canal

Definitions

An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.

A tubular anatomical passage or channel in a plant or animal body, such as a duct or a blood vessel.

Examples

The boat traveled slowly down the narrow canal.

Engineers designed a new canal to improve irrigation for the local farms.

Synonyms

channel waterway conduit duct trench gorge passage

Antonyms

land solid ground barrier obstruction mountain plateau plain