Sentence examples for channelized from inspiring English sources

Returning water may, for example, be channelized by the presence or form of obstacles on the bottom into rip currents of significant velocity but quite narrow lateral dimension.

Drainage occurs through a network of streams, some channelized and some more or less natural.

Streams were being channelized to drain swamps.

This is "a big resource that needs to be channelized," he said.

In the 1930s, the 50-mile river was channelized — turned into little more than a concrete drainage ditch — to protect surrounding neighborhoods from flooding.

Since the 19th century, the Army Corps of Engineers has channelized the Mississippi River to improve navigation while avoiding the expense of dredging.

In Japan, where the rivers have one of the highest proportions of dams in the world and virtually all have been channelized in one way or another, some saw a great need for restoration.

As waterways linking the port to the industrial communities of the Rhine were deepened and channelized, German automobiles and machinery began flowing through Rotterdam on the way to the rest of the planet.

"It would be a true homage to her memory if we are able to channelize these emotions and energies into a constructive course of action".

Closer to home, Pranab Mukherjee chose to play it safe in his first Diwali greeting as president, saying in a written statement that we should "channelize our energies towards vanquishing want and suffering and strive hard for collective growth".

"Roads and alleys channelize your movements, and they give a great field of fire for the enemy".