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 2 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for canal

  • aqueduct
  • waterway

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 2 synonyms or another words to canal, such as: aqueduct, waterway.

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

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racecourse

  • aqueduct
  • canal
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  • court
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  • green
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racecourses

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  • green
  • park
  • range
  • stadium
  • terrain
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