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manhole
noun man·hole \ˈman-ˌhōl\
: a covered hole in a street that a person can go down into to do work under the street
Full Definition of MANHOLE
: a hole through which one may go especially to gain access to an underground or enclosed structure
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First Known Use of MANHOLE
1793
Rhymes with MANHOLE
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MANHOLE Defined for Kids
manhole
noun man·hole \ˈman-ˌhōl\
Definition of MANHOLE for Kids
: a covered hole (as in a street) large enough to let a person pass through
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