irrigation canal
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A man-made channel built to carry water from a source to farmland or other areas that need it.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Farmers dug an _____ from the river to water their fields during the dry season."
Answer: irrigation canal
In your own words, what does "irrigation canal" mean?
A man-made channel built to carry water from a source to farmland or other areas that need it.
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