hatching

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Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A method of shading areas of a drawing or diagram with fine parallel lines.

2 Definition

A group of birds, reptiles, fish, insects, etc., which emerge from their eggs at the same time.

Example Sentences
  • We got a good hatching from the swallowtail eggs.
3 Definition

The act of an egg hatching, eclosion

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To close with a hatch or hatches.

2 Definition

(of young animals) To emerge from an egg.

3 Definition

(of eggs) To break open when a young animal emerges from it.

4 Definition

To incubate eggs; to cause to hatch.

5 Definition

To devise.

6 Definition

To shade an area of (a drawing, diagram, etc.) with fine parallel lines, or with lines which cross each other (cross-hatch).

7 Definition

To cross; to spot; to stain; to steep.