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canal > 4 senses
NOUN1canal(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels
2canal, duct, epithelial duct, channelA bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance
3canalLong and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation
VERB1canal, canalize, canaliseProvide (a city) with a canal
canal > pronunciation
Soundskahnae'l
RhymesAl / AL, Chagall, chaparral, and 13 more rhymes in ael...
canal > noun 1, object
Meaning(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels. They are now believed to be an optical illusion.
Categoryastronomy, uranology
Broaderchannel
canal > noun 2, body
MeaningA bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance.
Examples"the alimentary canal"
Synonymsduct, epithelial duct, channel
Partsampulla
Broaderpassage, passageway
Narrowerpore; spinal canal, vertebral canal, canalis vertebralis; ductule, ductulus; canaliculus; canal of Schlemm, Schlemm's canal, sinus venosus sclerae; venous sinus, sinus; lacrimal duct, lachrymal duct, tear duct; nasolacrimal duct; Haversian canal; hepatic duct; inguinal canal, canalis inguinalis; common bile duct, bile duct; pancreatic duct; lymph vessel, lymphatic vessel; salivary duct; cerebral aqueduct, Sylvian aqueduct, aqueductus cerebri; ureter; urethra; cervical canal, canalis cervicis uteri; umbilical cord, umbilical; vagina; epididymis; vas deferens, ductus deferens; seminal duct; ejaculatory duct; cartilaginous tube; bronchiole; alimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tube, digestive tract, gastrointestinal tract, GI tract; lactiferous duct
Verbscanalize
canal > noun 3, artifact
MeaningLong and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation.
Partslock, lock chamber; lockage
Broaderwatercourse, waterway
Narrowercut; industrial watercourse; raceway, race; ship canal, shipway
InstancesCaledonian Canal; Caloosahatchee Canal; Grand Canal; Grand Canal; Cape Cod Canal; Erie Canal; New York State Barge Canal
Verbscanal, canalize, canalise; canalize, canalise
canal > verb, possession
MeaningProvide (a city) with a canal.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymscanalize, canalise
Broadersupply, provide, render, furnish
Nounscanal; canalization, canalisation

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