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Noun: Erie Canal
  1. An artificial waterway connecting the Hudson river at Albany with Lake Erie at Buffalo; built in the 19th century; now part of the New York State Barge Canal

Type of: canal

Part of: Empire State, N.Y., New York, New York State, New York State Barge Canal, New York State Canal System, NY

Encyclopedia: Erie Canal