Channelize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Channelize is a verb meaning (transitive) To form a channel, especially by deepening or altering the course of a river.
Meaning
(transitive) To form a channel, especially by deepening or altering the course of a river.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To transmit through a channel.
- (transitive) To multiplex (messages) through a single line.
- (transitive, rare) To direct into a specific course or pathway; to channel.
Example Sentences
It is particularly confusing when the motorist is channelized across the highway centerline. For long-term closures conflicting pavement markings must be removed or obliterated before relaning the roadway.
Word Forms
- channelizes
- channelizing
- channelized
Synonyms for channelize
Depending on context, synonyms include channel, transfer, transmit, transport.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include channel, transport, transfer, transmit, channelise, canalise.
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