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hatchway Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
An opening in the deck of a ship, or in the floor or roof of a building, providing access to the space below.
Usage Example
"The crew quickly secured a heavy tarp over the main hatch to prevent seawater from flooding the cargo hold."
Strongest
hatch
Strong
trapdoor
scuttle
Weak
opening
• noun (Context 2)
The passage or stairway leading down through an opening in a deck or floor.
Usage Example
"She carefully navigated the steep, dimly lit companionway leading into the old cellar."
Strong
companionway
Weak
stairway
passage
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