hatching
HAT-shihng
Hatching (noun) means the process of an egg producing young, or a group of animals born from eggs at the same time. Example: “The hatching of the sea turtles draws crowds to the beach every summer.”
noun
1
The process of an egg producing young, or a group of animals born from eggs at the same time.
"We got a good hatching from the swallowtail eggs."
"The hatching of the sea turtles draws crowds to the beach every summer."
2
A drawing technique using fine parallel lines to suggest shading or texture.
"The illustrator used cross-hatching to shade the shadows."
How to use hatching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither baby animals emerging from eggs, or a shading technique made of fine lines in drawing.
Common pairings
cross-hatching
turtle hatching
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What does “hatching” mean?
The word “hatching” means the process of an egg producing young, or a group of animals born from eggs at the same time. In plain terms, either baby animals emerging from eggs, or a shading technique made of fine lines in drawing.
How do you pronounce “hatching”?
“Hatching” is pronounced HAT-shihng (/ˈhæt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hatching” in a sentence?
Here is “hatching” used in a sentence: “The hatching of the sea turtles draws crowds to the beach every summer.”
What part of speech is “hatching”?
“Hatching” is a noun.
Is “hatching” a common word?
“Hatching” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “hatching” have?
“Hatching” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of an egg producing young, or a group of animals born from eggs at the same time.
