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manhole
[ man-hohl ]
noun
- a hole, usually with a cover, through which a person may enter a sewer, drain, steam boiler, etc., especially one located in a city street.
manhole
/ ˈæˌəʊ /
noun
- Also calledinspection chamber a shaft with a removable cover that leads down to a sewer or drain
- a hole, usually with a detachable cover, through which a man can enter a boiler, tank, etc
Example Sentences
During the pandemic, I was able to access a Long Island landing station and stand directly above the manhole cover where the cables came from across the Atlantic.
“He calls it the manhole. It’s like an iris but moving and vibrating in front of the lens when you’re deeply connecting with characters’ emotions.
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Stephen Limani told reporters that the hole is about the size of a city manhole cover.
One resident, who did not want to be named, said what happened to Riley was "not a surprise" and there were other safety hazards, including loose manhole covers.
Will Capper, from Winchester got a call from his partner Lauren on 1 August saying that "the manhole cover in the garden had started to overspill."
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