hatchway

/ˈhætʃˌweɪ/
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Other forms: hatchways

Definitions of hatchway
  1. noun
    an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship
    synonyms: opening, scuttle
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    types:
    escape hatch
    hatchway that provides a means of escape in an emergency
    type of:
    entrance, entranceway, entree, entry, entryway
    something that provides access (to get in or get out)
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