CANALS

Proper noun

Canals

plural of Canal

Anagrams

• nascal

Noun

canals

plural of canal

Verb

canals

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of canal

Anagrams

• nascal

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



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