hatching

Pronunciation: /ˈhæt͡ʃɪŋ/

The English word “hatching” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

A method of shading areas of a drawing or diagram with fine parallel lines.
A group of birds, reptiles, fish, insects, etc., which emerge from their eggs at the same time.
The act of an egg hatching, eclosion.
Patterns used in construction drawings to represent various materials.

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