Speakur

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manhole

/ˈmænhəʊl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.75 in modern English

Syllables
man-hole
IPA
/ˈmænhəʊl/
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations.

noun

A hole providing access to the inside of a boiler, tank etc.

noun

The anus of man, in a sexual context.

Informal

noun

The vulva or vagina of a trans man.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From man + hole.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈmænhəʊl/

Usage

Inflected Forms

manholes (plural) man hole (alternative) man-hole (alternative)

Phrases

manhole cover

Questions

How do you pronounce manhole?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmænhəʊl/.
What does manhole mean?
A hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations.
Where does manhole come from?
From man + hole.

How to pronounce manhole

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