canaliculate

/kænəˈlɪkjʊleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to form or have canals, especially in the shape of a network of canals

“The landscape’s unique rock formations canaliculate the water in a peculiar way.”

2. verb

to have a network of fine, branching canals or channels, especially in the tissues or cells of an organism

“The biologist studied the plant’s ability to canaliculate water through its root system.”

Synonyms

  • canalize
  • channelize

Antonyms

  • obstruct