manhole

noun

man·​hole ˈman-ˌhōl How to pronounce manhole (audio)
: a hole through which one may go especially to gain access to an underground or enclosed structure

Examples of manhole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Children have died falling into manholes after their covers were stolen. Vince Beiser, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024 About 600 feet away from there, investigators found a manhole in a field. David Chiu, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024 The design elements of Berry’s Foundry’s manhole cover jumped out at him. Graham Womack, Sacramento Bee, 20 July 2024 The manhole cover damaged was made out of bricks, unlike the concrete covers used in modern sewer systems. Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for manhole 

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Word History

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of manhole was in 1769

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“Manhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manhole. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

manhole

noun
man·​hole ˈman-ˌhōl How to pronounce manhole (audio)
: a covered hole (as in a pavement, tank, or boiler) through which a worker may go

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