hatchway

• Substantivo que designa uma abertura ou passagem em um navio, aeronave ou edifício, geralmente fechada por uma escotilha ou porta.

A noun referring to an opening or passage in a ship, aircraft, or building, typically covered by a hatch or door.

1. Ship openingB2formal

   An opening in a ship's deck, used for access or loading cargo.

   escotilha

   • The sailors secured the hatchway before the storm.
   • Cargo was lowered through the hatchway into the hold.
   • He climbed down the ladder through the hatchway.

   Sinônimoshatchscuttle

2. Building openingB2formal

   An opening in a floor or ceiling, often with a cover or door.

   Alçapão

   • The attic hatchway was hidden behind a panel.
   • She opened the hatchway to access the basement.
   • The hatchway led to a secret room beneath the house.

   Sinônimoshatchscuttle