Manhole Cover (Noun)
Meaning
A flush iron cover for a manhole (as in a street).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The city's maintenance crew carefully lifted the manhole cover to inspect the sewer system below.
- As she walked down the street, she noticed that the manhole cover was slightly ajar, revealing a dark hole.
- The heavy manhole cover was difficult to move, but the workers managed to pry it open with a long iron bar.
- The manhole cover was embossed with the city's logo and the year it was installed.
- After the storm, the manhole cover was dislodged, causing water to flood the street.