Action de canaliser.
(Alternate spelling: canalisation).
The production of a canal or a conversion to canals; SYN. canalisation.
ETYM French, from Late Lat. conductus escort, conduit. Related to Conduct.
A passage for water (or other fluids); SYN. channel.
A system of ducts; also; the material composing a duct.
ETYM as. pîpe, probably from Latin pipare, pipire, to chirp; of imitative origin. Related to Peep, Pibroch, Fife.
1. A hollow cylindrical shape; SYN. tube.
2. A long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.; SYN. pipage, piping.
3. A tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco; SYN. tobacco pipe.
4. A tubular wind instrument; SYN. tabor pipe.
5. Unit of liquid capacity equal to two hogsheads.