The main channels of the canal were to be 26 feet wide at the base and 40 feet wide at the water line (see Diagram 1). The water depth was to be four feet. Horses and mules provided the power for the canal boats.
The definition of a quarry is a place, often a deep hole in the ground, from where stones are extracted. An example of a quarry is a deep hole from where granite is mined.
In English, the wordâs primary definition is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task. For a computer function, a more precise word is application or app. In Spanish, the meaning of herramienta is more precise. It is a device, often made of iron or steel, used by a craftsman in his work.