écoutille — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
écoutille is used for these senses in English:
- hatch An opening in a wall at window height for the purpose of serving food or other items. A pass through.
- hatch (nautical) An opening through the deck of a ship or submarine
- hatchway A means of passing through a wall or floor, having a hatch (especially on a ship); a doorway with a hatch rather than a door.
- scuttle A small hatch or opening in a boat, sometimes one used for draining water from open deck.
hatch — full definition
- noun A small door or opening, often in a floor, ceiling, wall, or vehicle.
- verb For a young animal to break out of its egg, or for an egg to produce a young animal.
- verb To plan or devise something, especially a scheme.
scuttle — full definition
- noun An open bucket or container used for carrying coal.
- verb To deliberately sink a ship by making holes in its hull.
- verb To run with short, hurried steps; to scurry.