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Meaning of MANHOLE

Pronunciation:  'manhowl

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure
 
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 See Also: hole, manhole cover

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Man"hole`\, 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.
 
Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: air hole, armhole, blowhole, bullet-hole, bunghole, cringle, deadeye, eye, eyelet, gasket, grommet, guide, keyhole, knothole, loop, loophole, mousehole, peephole, pigeonhole, pinhole, placket, placket hole, porthole, punch-hole, spiracle, tap, vent, venthole
 

 

 

 

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