canalize
verb
can·a·lize
| \ ˈka-nə-ˌlīz
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canalized;
canalizing
Definition of canalize
1a
: to provide with a canal or channel
b
: to make into or similar to a canal
2
: to provide with an outlet
especially
: to direct into preferred channels
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Synonyms for canalize
Synonyms
channel, channelize, conduct, direct, funnel, pipe, siphon (also syphon)
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canalize
verb
can·a·lize
variants:
or British canalise \ ˈkan-ᵊl-ˌīz
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canalized
or British canalised;
canalizing
or British canalising
Medical Definition of canalize
: to drain (a wound) by forming channels without the use of tubes
: to develop new channels (as new capillaries in a blood clot)