Canalis (en. Canalized)

/ka.na.lis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A tubular passage in the body or a conduit in a structure.
The canal in the spinal cord is essential for the circulation of fluids.
Le canalis au sein de la moelle épinière est essentiel pour la circulation des liquides.
A tube or a path for transporting fluids.
Irrigation canals are crucial for agriculture.
Les canals d'irrigation sont cruciaux pour l'agriculture.

Etymology

From the Latin 'canalis', which means 'tube' or 'conduit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blood canal
A type of vessel that transports blood.
canalis sanguin
auditory canal
The passage that leads to the inner ear.
canalis auditif
drainage canal
A system used to evacuate water or waste.
canalis de drainage

Related Words

canal
An artificial watercourse or a passage for transport.
canal
to channel
To direct a flow or a process along a defined path.
canaliser
canalization
The system of pipes that transports fluids.
canalisation

Slang Meanings

A term used to refer to narrow or hard-to-access places.
This neighborhood is a real canalis; you can easily get lost there.
Ce quartier, c'est un vrai canalis, on s'y perd facilement.
Can refer to a connection between two people or groups.
The canals between the teams are very important for the success of the project.
Les canalis entre les équipes sont très importantes pour le succès du projet.