World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariescanale
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kaˈnaːle
"Venezia è famosa per i suoi canali."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inward or to convey water for irrigation.
"Cargo ships frequently navigate the narrow locks of the canal to reach the industrial interior." - 2
A tubular duct, channel, or passageway in the body for carrying fluid or air.
"The dentist explained that the infection had reached the root canal of the tooth."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'canalis', meaning waterpipe, groove, or channel, which stems from 'canna' meaning reed or pipe. It entered the English language in the 15th century via Old French, maintaining both its geographical meaning of an artificial waterway and its anatomical meaning of a tubular passage in the body.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Canal"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Canal" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
canal
Transliteration: ka.nal
"Les bateaux naviguent paisiblement sur le canal."
Kanal
Transliteration: kaˈnaːl
"Schiffe fahren durch den großen Kanal."
canale
Transliteration: kaˈnaːle
"Venezia è famosa per i suoi canali."
canal
Transliteration: kaˈnal
"El barco cruzó el canal hacia el océano."
canal
Transliteration: kaˈnaw
"O canal foi construído para irrigar os campos."
नहर
Transliteration: nahar
"किसान खेतों की सिंचाई के लिए नहर का water इस्तेमाल करते हैं।"
运河
Transliteration: yùnhé
"这座运河连接了两条主要河流。"
운하
Transliteration: unha
"배들이 운하를 통해 이동하고 있습니다."
運河
Transliteration: unga
"船が運河を通って港へ向かう。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Italian termsThe transposition of sounds or syllables within a word, such as the historical shift from Old English 'bridd' to Modern English 'bird'.
The formal, systematic examination or research of a problem, situation, or crime in order to establish facts and reach conclusions.
A sudden supply of money provided to a business, organization, or individual to help them overcome financial difficulties or fund growth.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Canal"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
How Many Chapters Are in 'The Book Thief'?
Markus Zusak’s *The Book Thief* contains 80 main chapters divided across 10 main parts, framed by a Prologue and an Epilogue. Counting the sub-sections in the prologue and epilogue, the novel comprises 88 total titled sections.