Canali'sation
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canalize or canalise (ˈkænəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to provide with or convert into a canal or canals |
| 2. | to give a particular direction to or provide an outlet for; channel |
| 3. | to divide a channel into separate reaches controlled by dams and weirs to aid navigation, control water levels, generate power, etc |
| canalise or canalise | |
| —vb | |
| canali'zation or canalise | |
| —n | |
| canali'sation or canalise | |
| —n | |
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