Definitions for taphole

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taphole tap·hole

Spelling: [tap-hohl]

IPA: /ˈtæpˌhoʊl/

Taphole is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 239 anagrams from letters in taphole (aehlopt).

Definitions for taphole

noun

1. a hole in a blast furnace, steelmaking furnace, etc., through which molten metal or slag is tapped off.

Origin of taphole

First recorded in 1585-95; tap² + hole

Examples for taphole

At last the Squire grew weary of standing there with his finger in the taphole, so he took it out.