hatch
Definition
- n. the production of young from an egg
- n. shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
- n. a movable barrier covering a hatchway
- v. emerge from the eggs
Word forms
- Past participle
- hatched
- Present participle
- hatching
- Past tense
- hatched
- Third person singular
- hatches
Example sentences
n.
The hatch on the submarine opened to allow the crew to exit.
vt.
They decided to hatch a plan for the surprise party.
vi.
The eggs will hatch in about three weeks.