canals
word · lemma: canal
Definition
Canals are artificial waterways built for transportation, irrigation, or connecting different bodies of water. They are man-made and are often used for boats or to carry water to fields.
Usage & Nuances
'Canals' always refers to more than one waterway, usually man-made. Common collocations: "irrigation canals", "shipping canals", "Venice's canals". Not to be confused with 'channels' (natural or TV channels) or the 'ear canal' (in the body, singular: 'canal').
Example Sentences
Many boats travel through the city's canals.
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Farmers use canals to bring water to their crops.
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Venice is famous for its beautiful canals.
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Some canals are still used for trade, even after hundreds of years.
natural
On our trip, we rode bikes along the old canals outside the town.
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The city's network of canals makes it easy to get around by boat instead of car.
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