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1. aqueduct, n. View full entry 1791
...The similar structure by which a canal is carried over a river, etc. (Also called aqueduct-bridge.)...
2. barge, v.1 View full entry 1599
...phr. to barge it: to journey by barge. Obs....
3. barge, v.1 View full entry 1909
...intr. To travel by barge....
4. barge, v.1 View full entry 1652
...trans. To carry by barge....
5. barging, n. View full entry 1901
...Transport by barge....
6. basin, n. View full entry 1837
...Part of a river or canal widened and furnished with wharfs for the lading and unlading of barges....
7. berm, n. View full entry 1854
...the bank of a canal opposite the towing-path....
8. boater, n. View full entry 1235
...A person who pilots a boat for a living, (in later use) esp. on a canal; a boatman or boatwoman....
9. boatlift, n. View full entry 1839
...A large mechanically operated structure used instead of a lock for transferring canal boats from one level to another; (also) a device or apparatus for lifting a boat into and out of...
10. boat people, n. View full entry 1800
...With pl. concord. A community of people who live solely or mainly on boats; esp.any of a number of such peoples in southern and eastern China and South-East...
11. boat slide, n. View full entry 1860
...A slide or ramp up or down which a boat may be moved; spec.one used for launching or beaching a boat;an incline, typically fitted with rollers, over which a...
12. border, n. View full entry 1847
...Hydraulic Engin. (See quot. 1847.)...
13. bridge-way in bridge, n.1 View full entry 1823
...the way formed by a bridge, the road or passage running over a bridge; also, the water-way which lies beneath it....
14. caisson, n. View full entry 1769
...In Canal-making. Formerly, a large watertight cistern or reservoir made at any point where the canal had to be extended over lower ground, in order to enable the boats to...
15. canal, n. View full entry 1673
...An artificial watercourse constructed to unite rivers, lakes, or seas, and serve the purposes of inland navigation. (The chief modern sense, which tends to influence all the others.)...
16. canal incline in canal, n. View full entry 1882
...an incline or elevator used instead of a lock for transferring canal-boats from one level to another....
17. caˈnalage, n. View full entry 1854
...The construction of canals; canal-work....
18. canalization, n. View full entry 1844
...A furnishing with canals; the cutting of a canal through (an isthmus, etc.), the making (a river, etc.) into a canal; the construction of canals....
19. canalling, n. View full entry 1834
...The construction of a canal; canal-making; canal-work....
20. canalling, n. View full entry 1885
...Travelling or doing business by canal; canal traffic....
