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manhole
[ man-hohl ]
/ ˈmænˌhoʊl /
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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.
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manhole
/ (ˈmænˌhəʊl) /
noun
Also called: inspection 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
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