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ashhole

ashhole is the alternative form of ash-hole.

Meaning of ash-hole

Noun

ash-hole (plural ash-holes)

  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.1764, Pierre Joseph MacQuer, translated by Andrew Reid, Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, volume 1, page 180
  2. (archaic) A hole or other space into which ashes and other waste are disposed.
    • § 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.1859, A Compilation of the Laws of the State of New York, page 57

Forms of ashhole

pluralashholes

Questions about ashhole

What is ashhole the alternative form of?
Ashhole is the alternative form of ash-hole.

Words near ashhole in the dictionary

  1. Ashford-in-the-Water
  2. Ashgabat
  3. Ashgill
  4. Ashgillian
  5. Ashgrove
  6. ashhole
  7. ashiatsu
  8. Ashida
  9. Ashidas
  10. ashier
  11. ashiest

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