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plughole

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The hole at the bottom of a bath, sink or tub, which can be blocked using a plug; a drain (US)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand, UK

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a hole into which a plug fits (especially a hole where water drains away)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hole

History

Etymology

From plug + hole.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Māori: puta wai — drain hole of a bath or a basin
  • Polish: otwór odpływowy — drain hole of a bath or a basin