New York State Canal System
- proper noun
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Sistema de Canales del Estado de Nueva York
- The New York State Canal System connects the Great Lakes to the Hudson River, showcasing its engineering marvel.
Examples
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Tourists often travel along the New York State Canal System to enjoy its scenic beauty and unique locks.
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The New York State Canal System is vital for transporting goods.
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Maintenance projects on the New York State Canal System are essential to preserve its function and heritage.
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The New York State Canal System is a crucial part of the region's historic transportation network.
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Did you know the New York State Canal System was completed in 1825?
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Many boaters use the New York State Canal System to navigate between Lake Champlain and the Atlantic Ocean.
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The history of the New York State Canal System dates back to its completion in the early 19th century.
Synonyms
A system of canals in New York State that links the Great Lakes, the Hudson River and Lake Champlain
Surface Forms
Morphology
New + York + state + canal + system
The phrase literally combines a place name ('New York State') with a concrete noun phrase ('canal system') so the meaning — the network of canals in New York State — is directly derivable from the parts. This place-based, compositional structure is cross-linguistically common and should be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.
Etymology
New York State Canal System is named for the long set of man-made canals joined together as a system, with locks that let boats move up and down between different water levels. Think of it as a 'water highway' linking the Great Lakes, the Hudson River and Lake Champlain, so the name means the connected waterways that carry boats and goods across New York today.
