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uh
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-ahyz
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can·al·ize
/
ˈkæn
lˌaɪz
,
kəˈnæl
aɪz
/
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-l-ahyz
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k
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verb (used with object),
can·al·ized,
can·al·iz·ing.
1.
to make a
canal
or
canals
through.
2.
to convert into a
canal
.
3.
to divide (a stream) into reaches with locks or dams, usually to maintain navigable depths.
4.
to divert into certain channels; give a certain direction to or provide a certain outlet for.
Also,
especially British
,
can·al·ise
.
Origin:
1850–55;
canal
+
-ize
Related forms
un·ca·nal·ized,
adjective
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
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World English Dictionary
canalize
or
canalise
(ˈkænəˌlaɪz)
—
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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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