hatching
nounUK /ˈhætʃɪŋ/
US /ˈhætʃɪŋ/
Hatching is when a baby bird or animal breaks out of its egg.
The hatching of the chicks happens in spring.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The fine lines used in drawing or engraving to show shading.
The artist used hatching to add shadows to the sketch.
3. The act of planning something secretly.
They were hatching a plan to surprise their friend.
4. A pattern of parallel lines in art or design.
The fabric had a hatching pattern of thin stripes.