| 单词 | manhole |
| 释义 | manhole (once / 16258 pages) n A manhole is an opening in a street or sidewalk that gives workers access to underground pipes, drains, power lines, and cables. A manhole usually has a heavy metal cover — which can go shooting up in the air in the case of an underground explosion. Steer clear of smoking manholes! Inside a manhole, there are steps or a ladder leading down to the space underneath the street. Utility workers need access to this underground area to make repairs or updates to services. From above, a manhole simply looks like a metal circle in the pavement. The word manhole (which sounds a little dated, since plenty of utility workers are women) was coined in the late 18th century. WORD FAMILYmanhole: manholes USAGE EXAMPLESGas was detected in about half a dozen manholes, but home basements in the area were clear. Washington Times(Dec 23, 2016) Wednesday when flames shot up a manhole that the men were inspecting near 49th and Windsor streets. Washington Times(Dec 15, 2016) He is known for having an unusual hobby - an interest in the history and design of manhole covers. BBC(Sep 24, 2016) n a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure Hyper hole an opening deliberately made in or through something |
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