Definition of Hatching

1. Noun. The production of young from an egg.

Exact synonyms: Hatch
Generic synonyms: Birth, Birthing, Giving Birth, Parturition
Derivative terms: Hatch, Hatch, Hatch

2. Noun. Shading consisting of multiple crossing lines.
Exact synonyms: Crosshatch, Hachure, Hatch
Generic synonyms: Shading
Derivative terms: Crosshatch, Hatch, Hatch, Hatch, Hatch

Definition of Hatching

1. n. A mode of execution in engraving, drawing, and miniature painting, in which shading is produced by lines crossing each other at angles more or less acute; -- called also crosshatching.

Definition of Hatching

1. a series of lines used to show shading [n -S]

Medical Definition of Hatching

1. A mode of execution in engraving, drawing, and miniature painting, in which shading is produced by lines crossing each other at angles more or less acute. Synonym: crosshatching. See: 1st Hatch. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hatching

hatcher
hatcheries
hatchers
hatchery
hatchery
hatches
hatchet
hatchet
hatchets
hatchettite
hatchety
hatchet excavator
hatchet job
hatchet man
hatching (current term)
hatching (current term)
hatchings
hatchling
hatchlings
hatchment
hatchments
hatchway
hatchways
Hatch Slack Kortshak pathway
hate
hate
hateable
hated
hateful
hateful

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