manhole

[ man-hohl ]
/ ˈmænˌhoʊl /

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.

Origin of manhole

First recorded in 1785–95; man1 + hole

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British Dictionary definitions for manhole

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