fish hatchery
nounUK /fɪʃ ˈhætʃəri/
US /fɪʃ ˈhætʃəri/
A fish hatchery is a place where people raise baby fish until they are big enough to live in rivers or lakes.
The fish hatchery released thousands of young salmon into the river.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A facility where fish eggs are hatched and the young are reared for release into the wild.
The state fish hatchery supplies trout for local streams.
3. A commercial operation that raises fish for food or for sale.
The fish hatchery sells tilapia to restaurants.
4. A conservation site that helps rebuild wild fish populations.
Volunteers toured the fish hatchery to learn about salmon recovery.