hatchlike
Hatchlike is a term used to describe something that resembles or acts like a hatch, often in a figurative sense. The word itself is a portmanteau of "hatch" and "like." A hatch is typically a door or opening, often on a horizontal surface like a floor or ceiling, or on the side of a vehicle or vessel. Therefore, "hatchlike" implies a quality of being an entrance, exit, or a point of transition.
In a literal context, something hatchlike might be a small, sturdy opening that can be sealed shut.
Figuratively, "hatchlike" can describe an opportunity or a moment that presents itself as a chance to enter