trapdoor
US /ˈtræp.dɔːr/
UK /ˈtræp.dɔːr/
1.
botola, sportello
a hinged or removable panel in a floor, ceiling, or roof, allowing access to a space below or above
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He lifted the trapdoor and descended into the cellar.
Sollevò la botola e scese in cantina.
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The stage had a hidden trapdoor for special effects.
Il palco aveva una botola nascosta per gli effetti speciali.