1noun
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
01 Word definition
canal
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is CANAL a word?
Yes. CANAL is a 5-letter noun. (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-A-N-A-LHow do you spell CANAL?
CANAL contains 5 letters, begins with C, and ends with L.
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2noun
a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance
“the tear duct was obstructed”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗ductepithelial ductchannel
02 Letter breakdown
How is CANAL spelled?
C1A2N3A4L5
03 Word-game status
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About CANAL.
How do you spell CANAL?
CANAL is spelled C-A-N-A-L. It contains 5 letters.