1. present participle of canal; constructing or maintaining canals
Usage: often used in historical or engineering contexts
2. directing or guiding something through a narrow passage or channel
Usage: figurative or technical use

1. the act or process of constructing canals
Usage: gerund form; historical or engineering context

Examples

• The engineers spent years canalling water through the valley.
• Canalling was a major undertaking during the Industrial Revolution.
• They are canalling the river to improve irrigation.
• The project involves canalling water from the mountain source to the city.
• Historical records show extensive canalling efforts in the 18th century.
• Modern canalling techniques use advanced machinery and surveying tools.