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.”

Synonyms

  • canalization
  • canalizing

Antonyms

  • diversion
  • drainage