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canal

The word “canal” has 2 syllables: ca-nal

It's pronounced as /kəˈnæl/

What is synonym and antonym for canal?

In the thesaurus, “canal” has 32 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for canal along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for canal

Meanings of canal

  • noun
    1. An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.
    2. A tubular channel within the body.
    3. One of the faint, hazy markings resembling straight lines on early telescopic images of the surface of Mars.
  • verb
    1. To dig an artificial waterway in or to (a place), especially for drainage.
    2. To travel along a canal by boat.

Example Sentences

  • The boats slowly moved through the narrow canal.
  • Engineers worked hard to construct a new canal for irrigation.
  • Tourists enjoy riding gondolas in the canal of Venice.
  • The Suez canal plays a crucial role in global trade.
  • A network of canal paths is perfect for cycling and walking.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms or another words to canal, such as: aqueduct, bottleneck, channel, choke point, conduit, course, cove.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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