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hatching

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: hatching

1
n
the production of young from an egg
2
n
shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: hatching
1

n the production of young from an egg

Synonyms:
hatch
Type of:
birth, birthing, giving birth, parturition
the process of giving birth
2

n shading consisting of multiple crossing lines

Synonyms:
crosshatch, hachure, hatch
Type of:
shading
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
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