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Definition of CANAL
Canal Canal Ca*nal", n.
A long and relatively narrow arm of the sea, approximately
uniform in width; -- used chiefly in proper names; as,
Portland Canal; Lynn Canal. [Alaska]
Canal Canal Ca*nal", n. [F. canal, from L. canalis canal, channel;
prob. from a root signifying ``to cut'; cf. D. kanaal, fr.
the French. Cf. Channel, Kennel gutter.]
1. An artificial channel filled with water and designed for
navigation, or for irrigating land, etc.
2. (Anat.) A tube or duct; as, the alimentary canal; the
semicircular canals of the ear.
Canal boat, a boat for use on a canal; esp. one of peculiar
shape, carrying freight, and drawn by horses walking on
the towpath beside the canal.
Canal lock. See Lock.
