: a hole through which one may go especially to gain access to an underground or enclosed structure
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The next day, February 8, authorities were seen at Nancy’s home, including using a pole to probe a manhole located behind the home.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
In aerial footage broadcast by Fox News, law enforcement was seen using a pole while searching a manhole reportedly located behind the home.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Hoping to start a media outlet that focused on his hometown, Coyne was more interested in manholes than the Ramones.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
The Boston Fire Department says the manhole covers were recently replaced, designed to catch themselves after releasing pressure instead of flying into the air.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
In aerial footage broadcast by Fox News, law enforcement was seen using a pole while searching a manhole reportedly located behind the home.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Hoping to start a media outlet that focused on his hometown, Coyne was more interested in manholes than the Ramones.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
The Boston Fire Department says the manhole covers were recently replaced, designed to catch themselves after releasing pressure instead of flying into the air.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Manhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manhole. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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manhole
noun
man·hole
ˈman-ˌhōl 
: a covered hole (as in a pavement, tank, or boiler) through which a worker may go
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