hatchway

Example Sentences

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It was nonetheless immortalized in Lightfoot’s lyrics: “At 7 p.m., a main hatchway caved in, he said, ‘Fellas, it’s been good to know ya.’

From Slate • Nov. 10, 2025

Gibbon nods and puts more of his strange marks on the wall by the hatchway.

From Nature • Apr. 2, 2019

We entered frosty courts by a secret hatchway and waved wooden racquets in majestic arcs, a ceremony akin to polar explorers chiselling out ice caves.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 18, 2016

"A big flame came down the hatchway to our compartment," said Ward.

From Time Magazine Archive

The open airlock hatchway led directly to it, and it appeared to be holding pressure.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir