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canalize

/ˌkænəˈlaɪz/

Other forms: canalized; canalizing; canalizes

Definitions of canalize
  1. verb
    direct the flow of
    synonyms: canalise, channel
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    type of:
    channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer
    direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
  2. verb
    provide (a city) with a canal
    synonyms: canal, canalise
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    type of:
    furnish, provide, render, supply
    give something useful or necessary to
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