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manhole

[ man-hohl ]

noun

  1. 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.


manhole

/ ˈæˌəʊ /

noun

  1. Also calledinspection chamber a shaft with a removable cover that leads down to a sewer or drain
  2. a hole, usually with a detachable cover, through which a man can enter a boiler, tank, etc
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of manhole1

First recorded in 1785–95; man + hole
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During the pandemic, I was able to access a Long Island landing station and stand directly above the manhole cover where the cables came from across the Atlantic.

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“He calls it the manhole. It’s like an iris but moving and vibrating in front of the lens when you’re deeply connecting with characters’ emotions.

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Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Stephen Limani told reporters that the hole is about the size of a city manhole cover.

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One resident, who did not want to be named, said what happened to Riley was "not a surprise" and there were other safety hazards, including loose manhole covers.

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Will Capper, from Winchester got a call from his partner Lauren on 1 August saying that "the manhole cover in the garden had started to overspill."

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