After-hatch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: After-hatch is a noun meaning (nautical) A hatch located towards the aft of a vessel.
Meaning
(nautical) A hatch located towards the aft of a vessel.
Example Sentences
Rasmus sat in the after-hatch at the helm, while the boy was now forward, now aft, as circumstances required.
Word Forms
- after-hatches
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hatchboat, subhatchery, hatch, haddocker, beakhead, nest.
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