canal
Translation
canal
Examples
The boat moved slowly down the canal.
The boat moved slowly down the canal.
Grammar Patterns
((the ... canal)) used for names of canals The Panama Canal is famous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: waterway, watercourse, channel
Etymology
From Latin 'canalis' meaning 'pipe, channel, watercourse', from 'canna' meaning 'reed, pipe'.
Memory Tips
Picture the famous canals in Venice or Amsterdam. Many languages have a similar word (Kanal, canale).