ash-hole

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A hole beneath a fireplace or a receptacle in a furnace to receive falling ash.
    — The lower part of the furnace designed for receiving the ashes, and giving passage to the air, is called the Ash-hole. The ash-hole is terminated above the Grate, the use of which is to support the coals and wood, which are to be burnt thereon: this part is called the Fire-place.
  2. A hole or other space into which ashes and other waste are disposed. archaic
    — § 19. All ash-holes or ash-houses within the said city shall be built of stone or brick, without the use of wood in any part thereof.

词形变化

ash-holes plural ashhole alternative ash hole alternative asshole alternative

词汇关系

相关词
ash-bin ashcan

词源

From ash + hole. First attested in the 17th century.
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