What is another word for industrial watercourse?
Pronunciation: [ɪndˈʌstɹɪəl wˈɔːtəkˌɔːs] (IPA) 
An industrial watercourse can also be referred to as an industrial canal, a man-made channel, or an artificial waterway. It can be called a shipping channel, a navigation path or a water route. An industrial watercourse is like an artery of industry, providing transportation of goods, fuel, and raw materials for industrial activities. It can also be known as a maritime passageway or a commercial waterway. This vital waterway can be referred to as a barge canal or a lock canal, depending on its structure and method of operation. Whatever it may be called, an industrial watercourse plays a significant role in the global economy, facilitating industrial activity and connecting industries to regional and global marketplaces.
