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单词 canalize
释义

canalize

[ kan-l-ahyz, kuh-nal-ahyz ]
/ ˈkæn lˌaɪz, kəˈnæl aɪz /

verb (used with object), can·al·ized, can·al·iz·ing.

to make a canal or canals through.
to convert into a canal.
to divide (a stream) into reaches with locks or dams, usually to maintain navigable depths.
to divert into certain channels; give a certain direction to or provide a certain outlet for.
Also especially British, can·al·ise .

Origin of canalize

First recorded in 1850–55; canal + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM canalize

un·ca·nal·ized, adjective

Words nearby canalize

canaliculitis, canaliculization, canaliculus, canalis, canalization, canalize, canaller, canal ray, Canal Zone, Canandaigua, Canandaigua Lake
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British Dictionary definitions for canalize

canalize

canalise

/ (ˈkænəˌlaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to provide with or convert into a canal or canals
to give a particular direction to or provide an outlet for; channel
to divide a channel into separate reaches controlled by dams and weirs to aid navigation, control water levels, generate power, etc

Derived forms of canalize

canalization or canalisation, noun
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