canalage
/kænɛliːʒ/ or /kəˈnælɪdʒ/Definitions
1. noun
The act of creating or enlarging a canal, or a system of canals.
“The company’s main business is canalage and dredging in the port area.”
2. verb
To create or enlarge a canal, or to provide a system of canals.
“The engineers will canalage the new waterway to allow for faster boat travel.”