1. plural of manifold; pipes or chambers with multiple openings for collecting or distributing fluids
Usage: automotive; engineering
2. plural of manifold; mathematical spaces that locally resemble Euclidean space
Usage: mathematics; technical

Examples

• The car’s exhaust manifolds were cracked and needed replacement.
• The intake manifolds distribute the air-fuel mixture to each cylinder.
• The mechanic inspected both manifolds during the engine tune-up.
• In topology, mathematicians study various types of manifolds.
• The research focused on smooth manifolds in differential geometry.
• These manifolds help regulate the flow of coolant through the system.