hatchways

noun

plural of hatchway
as in hatches

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  1. hatches
  2. doors
  3. gates
  4. entrances
Noun
  • The mill is also seeing an uptick in demand for cross hatches and mid-tier stretch.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Livestream coverage will continue when the spacecraft prepares to dock at the space station, and when the hatches are opened between the Soyuz and the outpost so the astronauts can exit the vehicle and step inside.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of hatches
Noun
  • The film starts on an unexpectedly rainy day, when the family realizes they’re sealed into their house with no way of opening or smashing through the doors or windows.
    — William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, Senate Democratic staff investigated DOGE activities at three agencies and found armed guards, locked doors, and windows covered with trash bags.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of doors
Noun
  • Trust systems fail when leaders treat them as front-end gates instead of lifecycle controls.
    — Houman Akhavan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the gates, the island offers a wealth of diversions, from golf at Apes Hill to trackside seats at the Sandy Lane Gold Cup.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of gates
Noun
  • Law enforcement plans to remain stationed at entrances to the community through at least Tuesday.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Two temporary traffic signals will also be at each of the construction entrances, Metz said.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of entrances
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