suez canal
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Definition
Proper noun A major artificial waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, providing a crucial maritime shortcut between Europe and Asia.
Usage
The term "Suez Canal" is used as a singular proper noun to refer specifically to this geographic feature and the entity that manages it. * The Suez Canal is one of the world's most important shipping lanes. * Global trade was affected when a ship blocked the Suez Canal. * The Suez Canal Authority announced new transit fees.
Advanced Usage
- "The Suez": A common shortened, informal reference to the canal.
- The tanker is scheduled to transit the Suez next week.
- Used in geopolitical and economic contexts to discuss global trade, logistics, and regional influence.
- Control of the Suez Canal has been a strategic priority for centuries.
Variants and Related Words
- Suez Canal Authority (SCA): The Egyptian state-owned authority that operates and maintains the canal.
- Suezmax: A naval architecture term for the largest ship measurements capable of transiting the canal.
- Canal: (Noun) An artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage. The Suez Canal is a specific instance of a canal.
Synonyms
- Ship canal: A canal large enough for seagoing vessels.
- Maritime shortcut: A descriptive phrase for its function.
- Waterway: A general term for a navigable route for boats and ships.
Related Phrases
- Transit the Suez Canal: The formal phrase for a ship passing through it.
- It takes approximately 12-16 hours to transit the Suez Canal.
- Suez Canal blockage/closure: Refers to incidents where traffic through the canal is halted.
- Via the Suez Canal: Indicating the route taken.
- The goods were shipped from Shanghai to Rotterdam via the Suez Canal.
Noun
- a ship canal in northeastern Egypt linking the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea