hatchways

noun

plural of hatchway
as in hatches

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  1. hatches
  2. doors
  3. gates
  4. entrances
Noun
  • After three to four days, the larva hatches and uses sharp mandibles to bore into the still-living tarantula.
    — Sean Donnelly, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The retro looks didn’t hurt either, channeling the boxy hatches styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro in the 1970s and ’80s.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of hatches
Noun
  • Its stores open for eight to 10 weeks a year, but planning for next Halloween starts before this year’s doors close.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Some opening day effects are long gone, such as the illusion created by actual shifting doors at the start of the attraction, or visions of tumbling rubble near its beginning.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of doors
Noun
  • United’s Kirby, a former American executive, could not allow his rival to claw back any more gates.
    — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In 1963, O’Malley invested in landscaping that would grow into lush botanical gardens just outside of its gates.
    — Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of gates
Noun
  • This week, the Royals unveiled new renderings of what their future stadium in Crown Center will look like, with dramatic plaza entrances and a design that highlights Kansas City’s natural features and surrounding landmarks.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • As the first Black Demon Deacon, Dobbs became known for his exuberant dance moves and unforgettable entrances into Groves Stadium.
    — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of entrances
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