hatches

[US]/[hɑːtʃɪz]/
[UK]/[ˈhætʃɪz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A small opening or door in a floor or ceiling.; A small door in a vehicle, especially a car, allowing access to the boot.
v.To open or close a hatch.; To hatch eggs.

Phrases & Collocations

hatches eggs

hatches a plan

hatched scheme

hatches open

hatches closed

hatching eggs

hatches ideas

hatched plot

hatches quickly

hatches slowly

Example Sentences

the chickens hatched from their eggs last week.

we found tiny hatchlings in the nest.

the ship's hatches were secured before sailing.

he carefully checked the hatches on the submarine.

the turtle hatchlings scurried towards the ocean.

the pilot inspected the aircraft hatches.

they opened the hatches to ventilate the hold.

the hatchlings needed warmth and protection.

the sea turtle hatch rate was surprisingly high.

she watched the baby birds hatch from their shells.

the submarine's hatches were watertight.

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