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Meaning of the word hatch in English

What does hatch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hatch

US /hætʃ/
UK /hætʃ/
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Verb

1.

to emerge from an egg, or to cause young to emerge from an egg

Example:
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The chicks will hatch in a few days.
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The birds hatched their eggs in the nest.
Synonym:
incubatebroodemergebreak out
2.

to devise a plan or idea, especially a secret or cunning one

Example:
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They secretly hatched a plan to overthrow the government.
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The team hatched a brilliant strategy for the competition.
Synonym:
deviseconcoctplotschemeplan

Noun

1.

a small opening or door, especially in a floor, ceiling, or ship's deck

Example:
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He climbed through the escape hatch.
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The crew opened the cargo hatch.
Synonym:
trapdooropeningdoorwayportal
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