Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A man-made waterway dug across land for boats, ships, or irrigation.
Canal
/kəˈnæl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
I saw a sparrow lying dead by the canal.
The old canal runs silently through the city.
A barge slowly made its way down the canal.
Etymology:
The word canal originates from the Middle French "canal" or Italian "canale," which is derived from the Latin "canalis," meaning pipe, groove, or channel.
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