hatch
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B1
/hætʃ/
egg hatching
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hatch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hacche,' where 'hacche' meant 'door or gate.'
Historical Evolution
'hacche' transformed into the modern English word 'hatch' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'door or gate,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'an opening' and 'to emerge from an egg.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an opening in a wall, floor, or roof, often with a door or cover.
The sailor climbed through the hatch to reach the deck.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to emerge from an egg, especially of a bird or reptile.
The chicks hatched after 21 days.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 08:01