Creation by a locks smith? (5)

I believe the answer is:

canal

(Other definitions for canal that I've seen before include "Artificial waterway for barges" , "Man-made channel of water" , "Aqueduct" , "Passage" , "navigate this?" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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