hand-hole

English

noun
Definitions
  • A small hole in a steam boiler for the insertion of the hand in cleaning, etc.

Etymology

Compound from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English hole (miserable place, a hollow).

Origin

English

hole

Gloss

miserable place, a hollow

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