canalize
[ kan-l-ahyz, kuh-nal-ahyz ]
/ ˈkæn lˌaɪz, kəˈnæl aɪz /
verb (used with object), can·al·ized, can·al·iz·ing.
to make a canal or canals through.
to convert into a canal.
to divide (a stream) into reaches with locks or dams, usually to maintain navigable depths.
to divert into certain channels; give a certain direction to or provide a certain outlet for.
Also
especially British,
can·al·ise.
OTHER WORDS FROM canalize
un·ca·nal·ized, adjectiveWords nearby canalize
canaliculitis,
canaliculization,
canaliculus,
canalis,
canalization,
canalize,
canaller,
canandaigua,
canandaigua lake,
cananea,
canapé
British Dictionary definitions for canalize
canalize
canalise
/ (ˈkænəˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to provide with or convert into a canal or canals
to give a particular direction to or provide an outlet for; channel
to divide a channel into separate reaches controlled by dams and weirs to aid navigation, control water levels, generate power, etc