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HATCHES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Hatches.

Hatches - as a noun

The production of young from an egg

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hatching17

Shading consisting of multiple crossing lines

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crosshatch20hachure15hatching17

A sloping rear car door that is lifted to open

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hatchback25hatchback doorliftgate12

A movable barrier covering a hatchway

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
movable barrier
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hatches - as a verb

Emerge from the eggs

Example: "Young birds, fish, and reptiles hatch"

Devise or invent

Example: "He thought up a plan to get rich quickly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
concoct13dream upthink ofthink up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create by mental actcreate mentally
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Inlay with narrow strips or lines of a different substance such as gold or silver, for the purpose of decorating

Draw, cut, or engrave lines, usually parallel, on metal, wood, or paper

Example: "Hatch the sheet"

Sit on (eggs)

Example: "Birds brood"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brood8cover10incubate12

Example Sentences

"The bird hatches her eggs in a cozy nest."
"The mother hen hatches and cares for her chicks."
"The scientist eagerly hatches a plan to conduct an experiment."
"The artist hatches a creative idea for her next masterpiece."
"The entrepreneur hatches a new business plan to attract investors."
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Word Game Points

Is HATCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hatches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HATCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is HATCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hatches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HATCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is HATCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hatches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HATCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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