A gate or barrier with a lower half that can swing open independently, often used to control access or contain animals.
Hatch (from Old English hæc, 'grate') + gate (from Old English geat). The term describes a gate where only the lower portion opens, like the hatch of a door.
Farm gates with this design are brilliant—you can reach over to hand-feed horses while the bottom stays closed to keep them in, combining accessibility with security!
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