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HATCHING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Hatching.

Hatching - as a noun

The production of young from an egg

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hatch

Shading consisting of multiple crossing lines

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crosshatchhachurehatch

Hatching - as a verb

To close with a hatch or hatches.

(of young animals) to emerge from an egg.

(of eggs) to break open when a young animal emerges from it.

To incubate eggs; to cause to hatch.

To devise.

To shade an area of (a drawing, diagram, etc.) with fine parallel lines, or with lines which cross each other (cross-hatch).

To cross; to spot; to stain; to steep.

Example Sentences

"The hatching of the eggs is an exciting event at the nature reserve."
"I watched the hatching of the chick from its egg."
"The hatching of the turtle eggs happens at night."
"The farmers protected the hatching of the baby chicks from predators."
"The hatching of the butterfly pupae is a fascinating process."
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Word Game Points

Is HATCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hatching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HATCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is HATCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hatching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HATCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is HATCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hatching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HATCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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