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Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. hatches

    Flood-gates set in a river to stop the current of water. Also, coverings of grating, or close hatches to seal the holds.--To lie under hatches, stowed in the hold. Terms used figuratively for being in distress and death.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hatches in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hatches in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of hatches in a Sentence

  1. Andy Forster:

    For the last couple of years, it's been more about batten down the hatches and cost control. They may be changing the focus slightly now.

  2. Steinar Midtskogen:

    Doors and hatches were blown open and there were gusts of wind. No damage has been reported, though.

  3. Wilbur Ross:

    The question is, are they willing to commit to it? And if they are willing to commit, are there any escape hatches to the commitment?

  4. Euan Graham:

    They have no interest in talking, they're interested in locking in their gains, the hatches are down, economically Kim Jong Un has already priced in extra sanctions.

  5. Bob Barker:

    Usually what happens when a vessel is sinking is the master will ensure all compartments and hatches are shut so as to maintain buoyancy, on the Thunder, all the hatches had been opened, including the hatch leading to the fish hold.

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