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Meanings of canalise in English

Portuguese
canalizar
Catalan
canalitzar

Direct the flow of.

canalizar
Usage of canalise in English
1
They canalise for their own security a torrent which, undisciplined, would serve but to destroy.
Avril: Being Essays on the Poetry of the French Renaissance
2
We plan to canalise any invasions there are.'
The Human Factor
3
Instead of canalising rivers and erecting barriers in anticipation of torrential weather events, they attempt to work with nature.
The Irish Times
4
At first sight it appeared to me that the line of the Oise and its tributary canalised waters offered such an opportunity.
1914
5
Another is on the Lea River in East London, helping those on foot and bike use sections of canalised riverbank without a towpath.
The Guardian
6
Objections lodged Fish Island comprises a few narrow lanes enclosed by the A12 and the river Lea navigation (a canalised river).
The Guardian
7
Here are a few: The Somme, known for the WWI battle in the area, where part of the river is canalised and easy to explore.
News.com.au
Frequent collocations
Translations for canalise
Portuguese
canalizar
Catalan
canalitzar
Canalise through the time