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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

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.
"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 notes

In plain EnglishEither baby animals emerging from eggs, or a shading technique made of fine lines in drawing.

Common pairings
cross-hatching turtle hatching

Word forms

hatchings plural

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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