ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Wellhole

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Wellhole is a noun meaning The open space in a floor, to accommodate a staircase.

Meaning

The open space in a floor, to accommodate a staircase.

More Meanings

  1. The open space left beyond the ends of the steps of a staircase.
  2. A cavity which receives a counterbalancing weight in certain mechanical contrivances, and is adapted also for other purposes.

Example Sentences

well-holes of the stairs and chimney

Word Forms

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