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Canal

/kəˈnæl/
A man-made waterway dug across land for boats, ships, or irrigation.

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We can take a boat on the canal.The city is famous for its canal networks.

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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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