Hatchway (noun)

1. An opening in a ship or other vehicle that provides access to a lower level or compartment.
2. An opening in a roof or floor through which cargo, passengers, or crew may pass.

Origin:

Compound word hatch + way, refers to an opening in a ship or other vehicle that provides access to a lower level or compartment.

Examples:

1. He went down the hatchway to the lower deck.
2. The hatchway was too small for the large cargo to pass through.
3. A hatchway is an opening in a ship or other vehicle that provides access to a lower level or compartment.
4. Hatchways are often used to access storage areas, crew quarters, and other areas of a ship that are not meant for passengers.
5. Hatchways can also be found in other types of vehicles and structures, including airplanes, trains, and buildings, and are used to access cargo holds, storage areas, and other compartments.