Cannaled

/ˈkænəld/ adjective

Definition

Having channels, grooves, or fluting carved into the surface; channeled.

Etymology

From 'canal' plus the past participle suffix '-ed.' Derives from Latin 'canalis' meaning channel or pipe.

Kelly Says

The term 'cannaled' is used in architecture and woodworking to describe surfaces with parallel grooves—like the fluting on classical columns, a technique used for 2,500 years to add elegance and structural strength.

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