CANALS
(noun, verb)
There are 4 meanings of the word
Canals.
Definitions
How to pronounce canals:
US
Canals - as a noun
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
A bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance
Example: "The tear duct was obstructed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- pore
- canalis vertebralis
- spinal canal
- vertebral canal
- ductule
- ductulus
- canaliculus
- canal of schlemm
- schlemm's canal
- sinus venosus sclerae
- sinus
- venous sinus
- lachrymal duct
- lacrimal duct
- tear duct
- nasolacrimal duct
- haversian canal
- hepatic duct
- canalis inguinalis
- inguinal canal
- bile duct
- common bile duct
- pancreatic duct
- lymph vessel
- lymphatic vessel
- salivary duct
- aqueductus cerebri
- cerebral aqueduct
- sylvian aqueduct
- ureter
- urethra
- canalis cervicis uteri
- cervical canal
- umbilical
- umbilical cord
- epididymis
- ductus deferens
- vas deferens
- seminal duct
- ejaculatory duct
- cartilaginous tube
- bronchiole
- alimentary canal
- alimentary tract
- digestive tract
- digestive tube
- gastrointestinal tract
- gi tract
- lactiferous duct
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Long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The city of Amsterdam is known for its extensive network of canals."
"The canals in Venice are a popular tourist attraction."
"The ancient Egyptians used canals to irrigate their crops."
"The canals on Mars were once believed to be evidence of intelligent life."
"The canals in Birmingham, England, were once the backbone of the city's industrial transportation network."
Word Game Points
Is CANALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, canals is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CANALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is CANALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, canals is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCANALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is CANALS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, canals is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCANALS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.