Definitions

1. noun

A man-made waterway, especially one connecting two larger bodies of water.

“The canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.”

2. noun

A channel or passage, especially one in the body, that allows the flow of fluids.

“The surgeon operated on the kidney’s renal canal to remove the blockage.”

3. verb

To move or transport something through a canal or a narrow passage.

“The cargo ship was canalized through the Suez Canal to save time and fuel.”

4. verb

To confine or direct someone or something into a narrow or restricted space.

“The artist’s style can be canalized to fit the theme of the exhibition.”