acolous

/əˈkɒləs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or consisting of a series of separate, often narrow, passages or channels

“The acolous network of tunnels in the ancient city was a marvel of its time.”

2. noun

one of a series of separate, often narrow, passages or channels

“The engineer studied the acolous structure of the pipe system to identify potential weaknesses.”

Synonyms

  • narrow
  • separate

Antonyms

  • continuous
  • unbroken