Manhole

Pronunciation: /ˈmænˌhoʊl/

Definitions of manhole

noun a hole, usually with a cover, through which a person can enter a sewer, tunnel, or other underground structure

Example Sentences

A1 The manhole cover was heavy.

A2 The workers lifted the manhole to access the sewer.

B1 The city council is responsible for maintaining the manholes on the streets.

B2 A manhole explosion caused a temporary road closure.

C1 The engineer inspected the manhole to assess the damage.

C2 The construction crew installed a new manhole in the sidewalk.

Examples of manhole in a Sentence

formal The city workers were inspecting the manhole covers for any signs of damage.

informal Be careful not to step on that manhole, it's not secure.

slang Watch out for that manhole, you might fall in!

figurative He felt like he was stuck in a manhole of debt with no way out.

Grammatical Forms of manhole

• past tense: manholed
• plural: manholes
• comparative: more manhole
• superlative: most manhole
• present tense: manhole
• future tense: will manhole
• perfect tense: have manholed
• continuous tense: is manholing
• singular: manhole
• positive degree: manhole
• infinitive: to manhole
• gerund: manholing
• participle: manholed

Origin and Evolution of manhole

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'manhole' originated from the Old English word 'mannes hof', which translates to 'a hole or opening in the ground that a person can pass through'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'manhole' has evolved to specifically refer to a covered hole in a street or sidewalk that allows access to underground utility lines or sewers. The word has become more gender-neutral and is now commonly used in urban infrastructure contexts.