Manhole
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmænhəʊl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Manhole is a noun meaning A hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations.
Meaning
A hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations.
More Meanings
- A hole providing access to the inside of a boiler, tank etc.
- (informal) The anus of man, in a sexual context.
- (LGBTQ) The vulva or vagina of a trans man.
Example Sentences
For quotations using this term, see Citations:manhole.
The king had scarce ceased to writhe, When hate gave a terrible laugh, Like a manhole opened to Hell.
Word Forms
- manholes
- man hole
- man-hole
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include drain, sewer, sewage, manway, gully-hole, well.
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