Manhole Meaning
/ˈmænhəʊl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations.
nounA hole providing access to the inside of a boiler, tank etc.
Sentence Examples
Tom was injured by a manhole cover explosion.
Someone stole the manhole cover.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The worker lifted the heavy cover from the ____ to inspect the pipes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The workers lifted the ____ cover to access the underground pipes and perform necessary repairs today.
Word Origin & History
From man + hole.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The king had scarce ceased to writhe,
When hate gave a terrible laugh,
Like a manhole opened to Hell."
— 1936, Robert Frost, “The Vindictives”, in A Further Range:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The worker lifted the heavy cover from the ____ to inspect the pipes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The workers lifted the ____ cover to access the underground pipes and perform necessary repairs today.