D defs.my
Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Manhole

/măn'-hōlˌ/ · Man·hole · IPA /ˈmænhəʊl/
01 n. A hole through which a man may descend or creep into a drain, sewer, steam boiler, parts of machinery, etc., for cleaning or repairing.
  1. 1.
    A hole through which a man may descend or creep into a drain, sewer, steam boiler, parts of machinery, etc., for cleaning or repairing.