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man·hole (man′hōl′)

noun

an opening, often with a cover, through which a person can enter a sewer, conduit, ship's tank, etc. for repair work or inspection

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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