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Cape Cod Canal

American  

noun

  1. a canal in SE Massachusetts, connecting Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod Bay. 8 miles (13 km) long.


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Route 6 across the Cape Cod Canal is expected to remain open.

From Seattle Times Mar. 5, 2018

The Sagamore and Bourne Bridges that bring you over the Cape Cod Canal are in very dangerous physical condition.

From New York Times Jan. 25, 2017

Massachusetts' Cape Cod Canal, offering a shortcut across the base of the peninsula, was officially opened to shipping traffic.

From US News Jul. 29, 2015

Bob and Bonnie Sullivan, who live near the Cape Cod Canal, have devastating firsthand knowledge of the crisis, which affected all four of their sons, now ranging in age from 23 to 29.

From Washington Times May 23, 2015

The Government made an agreement during the war to take over the Cape Cod Canal, under which the owners made valuable concessions.

From State of the Union Address by Coolidge, Calvin

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