Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
manhole
noun
/ˈmæn.hoʊl/
Definition
An opening in a roadway or footpath that allows access to underground utilities.
Examples
- The workers opened the manhole to perform maintenance on the sewer line.
- Always be cautious when walking near a manhole in the street.
- The city installed a new manhole cover to replace the damaged one.
Meaning
A manhole is typically a circular or rectangular hole covered by a removable lid, providing access to sewer systems, drainage, or other underground infrastructure.
Synonyms
- Access hatch
- Inspection hole
- Utility hole
