plughole

English

Alternative forms

plug hole
plug-hole

Etymology

From plug +‎ hole

Noun

plughole (plural plugholes)

(chiefly Australia, New Zealand, Britain) The hole at the bottom of a bath, sink or tub, which can be blocked using a plug.

Translations

drain hole of a bath or a basin

Maori: puta wai

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