plughole
(chiefly, AU, NZ, British) The hole at the bottom of a bath, sink or tub, which can be blocked using a plug; a drain (US).
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(chiefly, AU, NZ, British) The hole at the bottom of a bath, sink or tub, which can be blocked using a plug; a drain (US).
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