A manhole is a large hole in a road or path, covered by a metal plate that can be removed. Workers climb down through manholes when they want to examine or clean the drains.
manhole in British English
(ˈmænˌhəʊl)
noun
1. Also called: inspection chamber
a shaft with a removable cover that leads down to a sewer or drain
2.
a hole, usually with a detachable cover, through which a person can enter a boiler, tank, etc
manhole in American English
(ˈmænˌhoʊl)
noun
an opening, often with a cover, through which a person can enter a sewer, conduit, ship's tank, etc. for repair work or inspection
Examples of 'manhole' in a sentence
manhole
His love affair with manhole covers had begun.
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In Washington, manhole covers will be sealed and rubbish bins removed.
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What are the suggested alternatives to manhole cover?
Goshgarian, Gary Exploring language (6th edn) (1995)
Smoke poured through manhole covers from underground sewers.
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Others were being held after emerging through manhole covers that were then welded shut.
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How did they know to come out at that manhole cover?
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There was a manhole cover that we'd jump down and sit in while the train went past.
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He is terrified of manhole covers and wheelie bins, and his favourite occupation is swimming in the pool.
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We just have to pop the copper cables out of a manhole cover at three or four days' notice.
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They are also great for hiding unsightly manhole covers or moving around when you get bored, to give the garden a different feel.
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Copper cable, lead from church roofs, and manhole covers are all targets.