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Definition of hatching

hatching

/ˈhætʃ.ɪŋ/
hatch · ing
Plural:hatchings
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hatching Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The process of a young animal emerging from an egg after incubation.

Example

"The wildlife documentary captured the synchronized hatching of hundreds of sea turtle eggs along the beach."

2

An artistic technique used in drawing, engraving, and printmaking in which closely spaced parallel lines are drawn to create tonal or shading effects.

Example

"The illustrator used fine hatching along the edges of the portrait to suggest depth and shadow."

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• Nearby Words

hatchet
hatchetfish
hatchetman
hatching
hatchling
hatchway
hate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hatching. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hatching
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