Pronunciation: /ˈhætʃɪŋ/
noun the act of emerging from an egg or the process of a baby bird coming out of its shell
A1 The bird is hatching her eggs in the nest.
A2 The farmer noticed the hatching of the chicken eggs.
B1 The hatching of the baby turtles was a beautiful sight on the beach.
B2 The scientist observed the hatching process of the reptile eggs in the lab.
C1 The hatching of the rare bird species was a significant event for conservationists.
C2 The artist captured the intricate details of the hatching of the butterfly in her painting.
adjective related to the process of hatching
A1 The hatching chicks were so cute.
A2 The hatching eggs were carefully monitored by the farmer.
B1 The hatching process can take anywhere from 21 to 28 days for most bird species.
B2 The hatching season is a busy time for wildlife conservationists.
C1 The hatching of a new business idea requires careful planning and execution.
C2 The hatching of a conspiracy within the organization led to a major scandal.
formal The hatching of the eggs was carefully monitored by the researchers.
informal We watched the hatching of the chicks in the backyard.
slang I can't believe the hatching of their plan actually worked out.
figurative The hatching of a new business idea requires careful planning and execution.
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