manhole

• Ouverture fermée dans le sol, généralement au niveau de la chaussée, permettant à une personne d'accéder à un espace souterrain ou à des infrastructures (égouts, câbles, etc.). Souvent munie d'une plaque ou d'un couvercle en fonte.

A covered opening in the ground, usually flush, that allows a person to enter an underground area or utility structure.

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   A covered opening in a road, pavement, or other surface, providing entry to an underground utility or structure such as a sewer or cable duct.

   Regard d'accès

   • The construction crew lifted the heavy metal cover off the manhole.
   • The plumber descended into the manhole to inspect the sewer pipes.
   • A manhole cover had been removed, creating a dangerous hazard on the street.
   • Telephone cables run through the underground channels accessible via manholes.