canalize (redirected from canalizes)

can·al·ize  (kn-lz)

tr.v. can·al·ized, can·al·iz·ing, can·al·iz·es

1. To furnish with or convert into a canal or canals.

2. To provide an outlet for; channel.

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canalize or -lise

Verb

[-lizing, -lized] or -lising, -lised

1. to give direction to (a feeling or activity)

2. to convert into a canal

canalization
-lisation n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	canalize - provide (a city) with a canal canal, canalise furnish, provide, supply, render - give something useful or necessary to; "We provided the room with an electrical heater"
	2.	canalize - direct the flow of; "channel information towards a broad audience" canalise, channel channelise, channelize, guide, maneuver, steer, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, head, direct - direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

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To restrict operations to a narrow zone by use of existing or reinforcing obstacles or by fire or bombing.