Booby-hatch
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Booby-hatch is a noun meaning (nautical) A small hatchway in the deck of a ship.
Meaning
(nautical) A small hatchway in the deck of a ship.
More Meanings
- (slang, derogatory) A lunatic asylum, workhouse, or similar institution.
Word Forms
- booby-hatches
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hatch, hatchwork, caboose, coursey, well, bulge.
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