This is the 5402nd most frequent Catalan word.
cañellas
The Catalan word "cañellas" does not exist; you may be referring to "canyelles," which means "shins" (part of the leg).
In this context, 'cañellas' refers to public faucets or water taps.
Ens van dir que les cañellas de l'estació no funcionaven.
They told us that the station faucets were not working.
In this sentence, 'cañellas' refers to water taps or faucets.
Les cañellas del poble són antigues.
The village taps are old.
Here 'cañellas' is used to mention kitchen faucets specifically.