manhole
derNounder Schachtdeckel
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Deckel, der einen Gully (Straßenablauf) abdeckt.
- English meaning
- Manhole cover
- Synonym
- Kanaldeckel
- German example
- Der Gullydeckel war locker und klapperte beim Überfahren.
- English example
- The manhole cover was loose and rattled when driven over.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Gullydeckel
- Plural Form
- die Gullydeckel
Related words
- Schacht
manhole
- Mannloch
manhole
- Kanaldeckel
A manhole cover is a cover that closes off access to an underground sewage system.
Example sentences with “manhole”
Watch out for the manhole. (Pass auf den Schachtdeckel auf.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the German for 'manhole'?
It is 'der Schachtdeckel' (usually for the cover) or 'der Kanalschacht'.