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hatch

/hætʃ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does hatch mean?

verb, noun

To emerge or come out of an egg, or to open or split in a way that resembles this. A small opening in a surface, especially one that allows air or water to pass through.

Example

"The chicks will hatch from the eggs in a few days."

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