manhole

Word parts

man + hole

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /mænhəʊl/

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Noun

Singular manhole

Plural manholes

An open manhole in a street

1. (countable) A manhole is a large hole in a street that is used to get to the sewers.

   Don't fall in the manhole!