What is another word for plughole?

Pronunciation: [plˈʌɡhə͡ʊl] (IPA)

A plughole is an opening through which water or other liquids drain out from a sink, bathtub, or other similar objects. Some common synonyms for plughole include drain, sinkhole, outlet, discharge point, wastewater port, and sewer hole. Other less commonly used alternatives include sluice, spout, culvert, waste pipe, run-off chute, and sump. The term "plug" can also be used as another way to reference the opening where a drain-cover or plug is seated within a plughole--preventing water from entering the trap. When searching for the right word to describe a plughole, it's useful to consider the context and audience to identify the most appropriate term.

Synonyms for Plughole:

What are the hypernyms for Plughole?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Plughole?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for plughole (as nouns)

Usage examples for Plughole

I hadn't seen the plug, so it was concealed by paint- I was trying to work a toothpick through the plughole.
"The Million-Dollar Suitcase"
Alice MacGowan Perry Newberry

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