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.