Definition of manhole Manhole

/mæˈnhowˌl/ - [manhowl] - man•hole

We found 6 definitions of manhole from 6 different sources.

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What does manhole mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: manholes

manhole - a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure
  hole an opening deliberately made in or through something
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • manhole (n.)
    A hole through which a man may descend or creep into a drain, sewer, steam boiler, parts of machinery, etc., for cleaning or repairing.

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  • manhole
    An opening in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground installations.

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  • A manhole is a hole in a road or a walkway for a person to go into, usually to fix something underground, like sewers or telephone lines.

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