Definition of hatchway
:a passage giving access usually by a ladder or stairs to an enclosed space (such as a cellar);
also
:hatch 2a
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Dr. Petit managed to free himself and escape out the cellar hatchway as fire consumed the house.
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Dr. Petit managed to free himself and escape out the cellar hatchway as fire consumed the house.
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Dr. Petit managed to free himself and escape out the cellar hatchway as fire consumed the house.
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Dr. Petit managed to free himself and escape out the cellar hatchway as fire consumed the house.
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Dr. Petit managed to free himself and escape out the cellar hatchway as fire consumed the house.
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First Known Use of hatchway
circa 1620
HATCHWAY Defined for English Language Learners
hatchway
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Definition of hatchway for English Language Learners
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: an opening or passage into an enclosed space (such as a cellar or an attic)
HATCHWAY Defined for Kids
hatchway
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hatch·way
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Definition of hatchway for Students
:a hatch usually having a ladder or stairs
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