Hatchling

Pronunciation: /ˈhætʃlɪŋ/

Definitions of hatchling

noun a young animal that has recently emerged from its egg

Example Sentences

A1 The hatchling emerged from its egg and started exploring its surroundings.

A2 The hatchling turtle made its way to the ocean, guided by the moonlight.

B1 The hatchling penguin struggled to keep up with the rest of the group as they waddled towards the sea.

B2 Researchers carefully monitored the hatchling's progress as it made its way to the water for the first time.

C1 The conservationists worked tirelessly to protect the hatchlings from predators and ensure their safe journey to the sea.

C2 The hatchling's survival instincts kicked in as it navigated through the treacherous terrain to reach the safety of the ocean.

Examples of hatchling in a Sentence

formal The hatchling emerged from its shell and began its journey to the sea.

informal We watched the cute little hatchling make its way to the water.

slang That hatchling is so tiny and adorable!

figurative As a new employee, she felt like a hatchling in a big corporate world.

Grammatical Forms of hatchling

• past tense: hatched
• plural: hatchlings
• comparative: more hatchling
• superlative: most hatchling
• present tense: hatch
• future tense: will hatch
• perfect tense: have hatched
• continuous tense: is hatching
• singular: hatchling
• positive degree: hatchling
• infinitive: to hatch
• gerund: hatching
• participle: hatching

Origin and Evolution of hatchling

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'hatchling' is derived from the Middle English word 'hacche', which means 'a small door or gate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hatchling' evolved to specifically refer to a newly hatched bird or reptile, emphasizing the small size and vulnerability of the young animals.