ship canal

noun

1. a canal navigable by ships.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ship canal¹

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Special attention would be paid to the Ballard, Fremont and University bridges over the ship canal.

From Seattle Times

As the only outlet from Lake Washington, the Locks are also responsible for maintaining the water levels in the lake and accompanying ship canal.

From Seattle Times

These fish will also face challenges as they head up toward their spawning area, including water temperatures in the ship canal above 70 degrees.

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For cars and buses going south beyond Montlake Cut, the detour route requires turning back at Northeast Pacific Street next to Husky Stadium, to cross the ship canal somewhere else.

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Commissioner Greg Nickels acknowledged that extending two districts across the ship canal was less than ideal but worthwhile to unite Magnolia.

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