Definitions for canalizes

canalizes can·al·ize

Spelling: [kan-l-ahyz, kuh-nal-ahyz]
IPA: /ˈkæn lˌaɪz, kəˈnæl aɪz/

Canalizes is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 392 anagrams from letters in canalizes (aaceilnsz).

Definitions for canalizes

verb (used with object)

  1. to make a canal or canals through.
  2. to convert into a canal.
  3. to divide (a stream) into reaches with locks or dams, usually to maintain navigable depths.
  4. to divert into certain channels; give a certain direction to or provide a certain outlet for.
  5. to make a canal or canals through.
  6. to convert into a canal.
  7. to divide (a stream) into reaches with locks or dams, usually to maintain navigable depths.
  8. to divert into certain channels; give a certain direction to or provide a certain outlet for.

Origin of canalizes

First recorded in 1850-55; canal + -ize

Word Value for canalizes
Scrable

19

Words with friends

22

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