What does escape hatch mean?
escape hatch
Plural: escape hatches
Definition
A small opening with a movable cover through which people can leave a compartment in an emergency.
Example sentences
Something above my bed keeps rattling; could it be the escape hatch?
Something above my bed keeps rattling; could it be the escape hatch?
During yesterday's inspection, the escape hatch took both of us to lift.
During yesterday's inspection, the escape hatch took both of us to lift.