cănālĭcŭlus, i, m. (cănālĭcŭla, ae, f. (ante- and post-class.), Varr. R. R. 3, 5, 14; Lucil. ap. Non. p. 198, 7; Gell. 17, 11, 2; cf. canalis), dim. [canalis], a small channel, pipe, or gutter.
I A water-channel , Vitr. 10, 14 fin. ; Col. 8, 15, 6.—
II A channel of a triglyph , Vitr. 4, 3.—
III The channel or groove of a catapult , Vitr. 10, 15.—
IV In surgery, a splint for broken bones , Cels. 8, 2 fin.