What does HATCH mean?

Here is the requested information for "hatch": Parts of Speech

verb, noun

Definitions

• (verb) to emerge from an egg or to cause something to emerge from an egg by incubation; to devise or create a plan, idea, or scheme; to come forth suddenly
• (noun) a door or opening with a cover, especially on a ship, floor, or ceiling; an act of hatching, especially of a birds egg

Pronunciations

• US: /hætʃ/
• UK: /hætʃ/

Origin and Usage

The verb "hatch" comes from the Old English word "hæccan" meaning "to hatch, bring forth young from eggs." The noun "hatch" comes from the Middle English word "hacche" meaning "a small door or gate." "Hatch" is commonly used in the context of birds hatching from eggs, but it can also refer to other things emerging or being created, such as a plan or idea. The noun "hatch" can refer to a door or opening with a cover, especially on a ship, floor, or ceiling.

Synonyms

• (verb) incubate, develop, devise, create, formulate
• (noun) door, opening, portal, cover, lid

Related Words

• match
• patch
• watch
• catch
• batch

Example Sentences

• The eggs will hatch in about two weeks.
• She hatched a plan to surprise her husband for his birthday.
• The chick hatched from its egg and chirped loudly.
• The sailors lifted the hatch to access the cargo hold.
• The hatch in the ceiling provided access to the attic.