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Webster 1913 Edition


hand-hole

hand′-holeˊ

(hănd′hōlˊ)
,
Noun.
(Steam Boilers)
A small hole in a boiler for the insertion of the hand in cleaning, etc.
Hand-hole plate
,
the cover of a hand-hole.

Definition 2024


hand-hole

hand-hole

See also: handhole

English

Noun

hand-hole (plural hand holes)

  1. (Steam Boilers): A small hole in a boiler for the insertion of the hand in cleaning, etc.

Derived terms

  • hand-hole plate