manhole

Meanings

• noun

  A large covered opening in a street or road for gaining access to a sewer, drain, or utility system below.

  - "The workmen were repairing the manhole in the middle of the road."
  - "The manhole cover was lifted to expose the drain pipe."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with manhole
whole , goal , pole , sole

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Variants

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manhole , manholes

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Etymology

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Manhole is derived from the words 'man' and 'hole'. The term 'man' refers to the workers who install and maintain the sewer and utility systems, while 'hole' refers to the opening in the ground.

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Trivia

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1. The first manholes were made of wood and covered with wooden planks.

2. Manholes are often painted yellow to make them more visible on the road.

3. Manholes can be dangerous if not properly covered, as they can pose a risk to pedestrians and vehicles.

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Related Concepts

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1. sewer: Manholes are used to access and maintain sewers, which are large systems of pipes used to collect and transport wastewater and sewage.

2. utility: Manholes are also used to access various utilities such as water, electricity, and gas.

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Culture

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Manholes have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, such as in Jules Verne's novel 'Around the World in Eighty Days', where Phileas Fogg and Passepartout fall into a manhole in London.

How to Memorize "manhole"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large covered opening in the ground used to access a sewer or utility system.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'manhole' with the image of a large covered opening in the ground used to access a sewer or utility system.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Men Hole' to remember the word 'manhole'.

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