taphole

English

noun
Definitions
  • (metallurgy) In a blast furnace, a hole which molten metal or slag is tapped off through.

Etymology

Compound from English tap + English hole (miserable place, a hollow).

Origin

English

hole

Gloss

miserable place, a hollow

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