manhole

UK
/ˈmæn.həʊl/
US
/ˈmæn.hoʊl/

Translations

manholenoun
manholes
pl
UK
/ˈmæn.həʊl/
US
/ˈmæn.hoʊl/
The worker lifted the manhole cover to access the sewer.
Рабочий поднял крышку люка, чтобы получить доступ к канализации.
Additional translations
Synonyms
access hole
inspection chamber
utility hole
sewer opening
manholeadjective
UK
/ˈmæn.həʊl/
US
/ˈmænˌhoʊl/
Used mainly attributively before another noun (e.g., "manhole cover").

Definitions

manholenoun
A hole through which a person can enter a sewer, drain, or other underground structure.
The workers removed the cover to access the manhole for maintenance.
An access opening in a confined space such as a boiler, tank, or vault large enough for a person to enter.
Regulations require that every storage tank have at least one manhole for inspection.
manholeadjective
Relating to or designed for a manhole.
The crew installed a new manhole cover.