ALL meanings of canalize
can·al·ize
C c - verb canalize to provide with or convert into a canal or canals 3
- verb canalize to give a particular direction to or provide an outlet for; channel 3
- verb canalize to divide (a channel) into separate reaches controlled by dams and weirs to aid navigation, control water levels, generate power, etc 3
- verb transitive canalize to make a canal through 3
- verb transitive canalize to change into or make like a canal 3
- verb transitive canalize to provide an outlet for, esp. by directing into a specific channel or channels 3
- verb with object canalize to make a canal or canals through. 1
- verb with object canalize to convert into a canal. 1
- verb with object canalize to divide (a stream) into reaches with locks or dams, usually to maintain navigable depths. 1
- verb with object canalize to divert into certain channels; give a certain direction to or provide a certain outlet for. 1
- noun canalize Convert (a river) into a navigable canal. 1
- verb canalize Alternative spelling of canalise. 0