1. a hatch used for emergency escape, as from a submarine or aircraft.
2. a means of avoiding a troublesome situation; a ready or handy way out.
[ 1920-25 ]
1. a hatch used for emergency escape, as from a submarine or aircraft.
2. a means of avoiding a troublesome situation; a ready or handy way out.
[ 1920-25 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012