Hatch — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈhach/

Meaning & Definition of Hatch

Hatch (noun)

  1. a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
  2. an opening in the deck of a ship or in the floor or roof of a building
  3. the covering for such an opening
  4. an act or instance of hatching
  5. a brood of hatched young
  6. a mark, line, or stroke (as in a drawing or engraving) made usually by a single movement of a pen, pencil, etc.; especially, one made in parallel with others to give the effect of shading

Hatch (verb)

  1. to produce young by incubation
  2. to emerge from an egg, chrysalis, or pupa
  3. to give forth young or imagoes
  4. to inlay with narrow bands of distinguishable material
  5. to mark (something, such as a drawing or engraving) with fine closely spaced lines

Hatch (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened

    "watertight hatches provided access through the ship's bulkheads"

    similar: door, gate, portal
    related: double door, Dutch door, French door, lattice, portcullis, postern, revolving door, storm door, trapdoor, wicket

Hatch (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop

    "the mallards and geese have begun hatching in their nests down by the pond"

    similar: brood, incubate, set, sit
    related: lay, spawn

Related Entry: Escape hatch (noun)

Escape hatch is a different word from Hatch. The synonyms below are for escape hatch, not for hatch.

  1. as in release, escape

    similar: escape, release, egress, exit, issue, outlet, gate, mouth, opening, passage, vent
    opposite: entrance, entranceway, entry, entryway, ingress, access, entrée

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hatch

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hatch:

door, gate, portal, brood, incubate, set, sit

Related Words for Hatch

double door, Dutch door, French door, lattice, portcullis, postern, revolving door, storm door, trapdoor, wicket, lay, spawn

Word Forms of Hatch

Inflections: hatched, hatching, hatches

Derived words: hatchability (noun), hatchable (adjective), hatcher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Hatch

Middle English hache, from Old English hæc; akin to Middle Dutch hecke trapdoor

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Hatch

hatch a plot, booby hatch, down the hatch, escape hatch, count one's chickens (before they hatch)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hatch

What does "Hatch" mean?

"Hatch" means a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship). As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hatch"?

Other words for "Hatch" include door, gate, portal, brood, incubate, set and sit. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hatch" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hatch"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hatch". Common alternatives include door, gate, portal, brood, incubate, set and sit.

How do you use "Hatch" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hatch" in a sentence: "watertight hatches provided access through the ship's bulkheads"; "the mallards and geese have begun hatching in their nests down by the pond".

Is "Hatch" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hatch" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hatch"?

"Hatch" is pronounced /ˈhach/.

What is the origin of the word "Hatch"?

"Hatch" comes from Middle English hache, from Old English hæc; akin to Middle Dutch hecke trapdoor. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Hatch" meaning "a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened"?

When "Hatch" (noun) means a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened, synonyms include door, gate and portal.