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hatch


Definition: Meaning of, hatch in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / hatʃ /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
hatch hatched hatched
Present Participle Third Person Singular
hatching hatches
  1. also hatch out [intransitive and transitive] if an egg hatches, or if it is hatched, it breaks, letting the young bird, insect etc come out
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  2. also hatch out [intransitive and transitive] if a young bird, insect etc hatches, or if it is hatched, it comes out of its egg
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  3. hatch a plot/plan/deal etc to form a plan etc in secret
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Singular Plural
hatch hatches
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  1. a hole in a ship or aircraft, usually used for loading goods, or the door that covers it
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  2. also hatchway a small hole in the wall or floor between two rooms, or the door that covers it
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  3. down the hatch spoken informal something you say before drinking an alcoholic drink quickly
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hatch used in phrases

  • Brands Hatch
    1. a motor-racing CIRCUIT in Kent, England
  • booby hatch (noun)
    1. American English old-fashioned informal a mental hospital
  • cargo hatch (noun)
    1. hatch opening into the cargo compartment
  • escape hatch (noun)
    1. hatchway that provides a means of escape in an emergency
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