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hatching

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[hach-ing] / ˈhætʃ ɪŋ /

noun

  1. hachure.

Etymology

Origin of hatching

First recorded in 1655–65; hatch 3 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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The shell cracked, and they were birds hatching and taking flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The contest comes after a highly anticipated Easter weekend hatching watched live by the eagles’ legion of social media followers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

A new study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution explores this question by examining oviraptor nesting behavior and hatching patterns.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Founded in 1957, Cal-Maine oversees hatching, flock maintenance, egg production, marketing, and distribution.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

Since that first hatching, a handful of eggs have come to this world each decade.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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