taphole

[ tap-hohl ]

noun

, Metallurgy.

1. a hole in a blast furnace, steelmaking furnace, etc., through which molten metal or slag is tapped tap off.

taphole

/ ˈtæpˌhəʊl /

noun

1. a hole in a furnace for running off molten metal or slag

Word History and Origins

Origin of taphole¹

First recorded in 1585–95; tap ² + hole

Example Sentences

At last the Squire grew weary of standing there with his finger in the taphole, so he took it out.

From Project Gutenberg