What does plughole mean?
Plughole means (chiefly Australia, New Zealand, British) The hole at the bottom of a bath, sink or tub, which can be blocked using a plug; a drain (US).
Plughole
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(chiefly Australia, New Zealand, British) The hole at the bottom of a bath, sink or tub, which can be blocked using a plug; a drain (US).
Example Sentences
The plughole started to slurp loudly as the water went down it.
He jabbed his fingers into his hair and worked the dirt from the follicles, watched it swirl away down the plughole, sandy granules, flakes of dust and ash.
Synonyms for plughole
Antonyms for plughole
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Word Forms
- plugholes
- plug hole
- plug-hole
Usage Notes
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The plughole started to slurp loudly as the water went down it.
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