canali

/kæˈnɑːli/

Definitions

1. noun

Italian plural of “canale”; canals, waterways, or channels

“Venice is famous for its intricate network of canali.”

2. noun

small canals or waterways, especially in Venice

“We strolled through the narrow canali and admired the beautiful bridges.”

3. proper noun

the surname of the famous art historian and restorer, including Giorgio Vasari, and the name of the Venetian painter, Canaletto

“The Canaletto painting is an impressive example of Venetian art.”

4. noun

a person’s or a company’s network or connections

“She used her canali to get the job by contacting her connections in the industry.”

Synonyms

  • channels
  • waterways

Antonyms

  • barriers
  • obstacles