1. Plural of crawlway; narrow passages or spaces designed for crawling through, typically in buildings, mines, or underground structures.
Usage: Usually used in construction, mining, or infrastructure contexts.; Often refers to confined spaces for inspection or maintenance access.

Examples

• The miners used crawlways to access the lower seams of the coal deposit.
• Building inspectors regularly check the crawlways beneath the foundation for structural damage.
• The ventilation system includes several crawlways for maintenance workers to reach the ducts.
• Underground parking garages often have crawlways for utility lines and cables.
• The old mansion had hidden crawlways connecting different rooms.