CANALLING

CANAL

canal, canalize, canalise

(verb) provide (a city) with a canal

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Verb

canalling

present participle of canal

Source: Wiktionary

CANAL

Ca*nal", n. Etym: [F. canal, from L. canalis canal, channel; prob. from a root signifying "to cut"; cf. D. kanaal, fr. the French. Cf. Channel, Kennel gutter.]

1. An artificial channel filled with water and designed for navigation, or for irrigating land, etc.

2. (Anat.)

Definition: A tube or duct; as, the alimentary canal; the semicircular canals of the ear. Canal boat, a boat for use on a canal; esp. one of peculiar shape, carrying freight, and drawn by horses walking on the towpath beside the canal. Canal lock. See Lock.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition