manhole
Manhole (noun) means a round covered opening in the ground giving access to sewers or underground utility lines. Example: “Steam rose from the manhole in the middle of the street.”
How to use manhole
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA covered opening, usually in a street, that lets workers get down into sewers or pipes.
Word forms
manholes plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of man and hole — an opening just wide enough for a person to climb through.
Rhymes for manhole
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What does “manhole” mean?
The word “manhole” means a round covered opening in the ground giving access to sewers or underground utility lines. In plain terms, a covered opening, usually in a street, that lets workers get down into sewers or pipes.
How do you pronounce “manhole”?
“Manhole” is pronounced MAN-hohl (/ˈmænhəʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “manhole” in a sentence?
Here is “manhole” used in a sentence: “Steam rose from the manhole in the middle of the street.”
What part of speech is “manhole”?
“Manhole” is a noun.
How many meanings does “manhole” have?
“Manhole” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a round covered opening in the ground giving access to sewers or underground utility lines.