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Hatch

A gateway or cover for a divide between decks of a ship. See also: International trade.

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Down the hatch: Sip a caipirinha (cachaca, muddled lime, sugar, ice) or three

Charted territory: global spirits: The Out Traveler embarks on a far-reaching booze cruise to bring you the world's most intoxicating indigenous drinks

But you won't go to Down The Hatch for fine dining.

Vegetarian junk food is sure to be a floor filler; ALISTAIR HOUGHTON tries the new meat-free restaurant in former nightclub le bateau

Instead, Down the Hatch proves veggies and vegans can do everything meat-eaters can do (but better).

Restaurant brings fast food fare to hungry vegetarians

Time to batten down the hatches ahead of an inevitable recession?

Time to batten down the [...]

Batten down the hatches everyone your hardearned money is about to disappear into one or other of Boris's fantasies.

Promises all a nonsense

Now the school holidays are here, the insurance giant is encouraging families to "batten down the hatches" and take extra care with their household possessions.

Claims spike in school holidays; HOME

"But what I would say is it's time now for Manchester United to batten down the hatches and for Jose Mourinho and Ed Woodward to sort themselves out if there is a problem there."

United now have to stick by Special One - Neville

BATTEN down the hatches - we are in for some rotten weather to start the weekend.

Wet and cold for the weekend

But as you prepare to batten down the hatches spare a thought for any elderly residents who might need a helping hand.

Temperatures set to plummet; VOICE OF THE

Instead of rain the show was hit by high winds, with tradestands warned the night before to batten down the hatches.

Down 500, but it could have been much worse

So please take heed and please don't take any chances - batten down the hatches, stay safe and look out for the vulnerable, for those who really can't take care of themselves.