WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
escape′ hatch′, 
    1. Nautical, Naval Termsa hatch used for emergency escape, as from a submarine or aircraft.
    2. a means of avoiding a troublesome situation;
      a ready or handy way out.
    • 1920–25


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