Hatchwork

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Crosshatching; ornamentation using a crosshatch pattern

    "Look at the hatchwork around the edges!"

  2. 2
    The apparatus around the hatches of a vessel, particularly the cargo hatch uncountable

    "The sailors must be familiar with the cargo and hatchwork."

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"Look at the hatchwork around the edges!"

Etymology

From hatch + work.

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