hatchway
Nautical. hatch2 (def. 1a).
the opening of any trap door, as in a floor, ceiling, or roof.
Origin of hatchway
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How to use hatchway in a sentence
If therefore he should leave elevator shafts, or hatchways unguarded, he would be clearly liable for the consequences.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesOn the deck, forward and aft, are hatchways which give entrance to the bow and stern compartments respectively.
Yachting Vol. 2 | Various.Jack was stationed at one of the hatchways with the second mate checking off every box, bale, and package as it went down.
A Chapter of Adventures | G. A. HentyBut a sudden burst of the sea, striking the vessel on the stern, demolished bulwarks and hatchways, and sent a flood within.
Cuore (Heart) | Edmondo De AmicisFinding the leak increase so fast found it necessary to turn all hands to the pumps and to bale at the different hatchways.
Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora | Edward Edwards
British Dictionary definitions for hatchway
/ (ˈhætʃˌweɪ) /
an opening in the deck of a vessel to provide access below
a similar opening in a wall, floor, ceiling, or roof, usually fitted with a lid or door
- Often shortened to: hatch
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