Definition

1. Noun:
   • An opening providing access to a cargo compartment: A "cargo hatch" is a door, lid, or opening designed specifically to allow the loading and unloading of cargo into and from a storage area on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The crew opened the cargo hatch to unload the supplies.
  • Seals around the aircraft's cargo hatch must be checked before flight.
  • Water was leaking through the damaged cargo hatch of the ship.

Advanced Usage

• "to secure the cargo hatch": to fasten or lock the hatch to ensure it is closed and safe.
  • The captain ordered the sailors to secure the cargo hatch before the storm hit.

Variants and Related Words

• Hatch (n): A general term for an opening in a deck, floor, or roof, often with a covering.
  • She climbed up through the hatch to the deck.
• Hatchway (n): The passage or opening itself, often synonymous with "hatch."
  • The ladder led down into the dark hatchway.

Synonyms

• Cargo door
• Loading hatch
• Access hatch

Related Phrases

• Hatch cover: The physical lid or door that seals the hatch opening.
  • They removed the heavy hatch cover to begin loading.

Noun

1. hatch opening into the cargo compartment