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escape hatch

es·cape hatch (plural es·cape hatch·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. emergency exit: a small opening providing a way out of an enclosed space such as a submarine, through which people can escape in an emergency

2. way out of trouble: a way of avoiding an anticipated problem ( informal )

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