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hatch2

 
pronunciation:
haech
part of speech: noun
definition 1: an opening in the floor, roof, or side of a structure or vehicle, esp. a ship, through which passengers or cargo may pass.
synonyms:
hatchway, scuttle
similar words:
door, entryway, opening, outlet, porthole, trapdoor
definition 2: a covering, usu. hinged, for such an opening.
similar words:
door, trapdoor