panama canal

Pan·a·ma ca·nal

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pan-uh-mah, -maw kuh-nal]
- /ˈpæn əˌmɑ, -ˌmɔ kəˈnæl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pan-uh-mah, -maw kuh-nal]
- /ˈpæn əˌmɑ, -ˌmɔ kəˈnæl/

Definitions of panama canal words

noun panama canal a canal extending SE from the Atlantic to the Pacific across the Isthmus of Panama. 40 miles (64 km) long. 1
noun panama canal a canal across the Isthmus of Panama, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans: extends from Colón on the Caribbean Sea southeast to Balboa on the Gulf of Panama; built by the US (1904–14), after an unsuccessful previous attempt (1880–89) by the French under de Lesseps. Length: 64 km (40 miles) 0
noun panama canal ship canal across the Isthmus of Panama, connecting the Caribbean Sea (hence, Atlantic Ocean) and the Pacific Ocean: c. 50.7 mi (82 km) long 0

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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