26984 words

hatch

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
to (cause an egg to) break in order to allow a young animal to come out
2
to make a plan, especially a secret plan:

Examples:

He hatched a plot to forge documents that would embarrass the company.
3
an opening through a wall, floor, etc., or the cover for it:

Examples:

an escape hatch
a serving hatch
4
to break an egg so a baby animal can come out:

Examples:

[ I ] The birds hatched out the next afternoon.
5
to create or decide on a plan, esp. a secret plan:

Examples:

6
an opening through a floor or wall, or the cover for an opening, esp. on a ship:

Examples:

a cargo hatch

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