man·hole (m n h l )n. A hole, usually with a cover, through which a person may enter a sewer, boiler, drain, or similar structure. |
manhole [ˈmænˌhəʊl]
n
1. (Engineering / Civil Engineering) Also called inspection chamber a shaft with a removable cover that leads down to a sewer or drain
2. (Engineering / General Engineering) a hole, usually with a detachable cover, through which a man can enter a boiler, tank, etc.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  manhole - a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structurehole - an opening deliberately made in or through something manhole cover - a flush iron cover for a manhole (as in a street) |
Translations
manhole [ˈmænhəʊl]
A. N → boca f de alcantarilla, registro m de alcantarilla
B. CPD manhole cover N → tapa f de registro, tapa f de alcantarilla
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