Canals

Artificial waterways used for transport or irrigation.

waterways

Canals are artificial waterways constructed to transport water, facilitate irrigation, or enable the movement of boats and ships between bodies of water.

Etymology

Canals derive from the Italian word 'canale', meaning channel.

Explain Like I’m 5

Canals are like man-made rivers that help boats and water travel from one place to another, like how the Erie Canal helped move goods in the United States.

Fun Facts

The Grand Canal in China is the longest canal in the world
Venice, Italy is famous for its network of canals instead of roads
Ancient Romans built extensive canal systems for irrigation and transport

FAQ

What are canals? Artificial waterways for transport or irrigation
Who uses canals? Boats and people use canals to travel and move goods
Where are canals found? Canals can be found all over the world

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

waterways irrigation channels

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

water transport infrastructure

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

irrigation canals navigation canals

Meronyms — Parts or Components

locks towpaths aqueducts

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

transportation systems irrigation networks

Indexes

artificial transportation infrastructure water management

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