trapdoors

/ˈtræpˌdɔrz/
noun
  1. Plural of trapdoor; multiple doors set into floors or ceilings.
    • Workers installed trapdoors in the theater stage for quick scene changes.
    • The old ship had trapdoors in the deck for accessing the cargo hold.
    • The castle had several trapdoors that led to secret passages.
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