HATCH

(OPENING), hatchway [noun] [C] - an opening through a wall, floor, etc., or the cover for itHand the parcels to me through the hatch.Pick up your food at the serving hatch.The crane swung the box up through the cargo hatch/the hatchway.(saying) 'Down the hatch!' means I am going to drink this. You say it before swallowing a drink, esp. an alcoholic one.