hatch

/hˈæt‍ʃ/

/ˈhætʃ/

to hatch

MAIN VERB

(of birds, fish, etc.) to come out of an egg

to sit on eggs till the young come out

synonyms : brood

devise or invent

synonyms : concoct

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

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

Hatch

an opening in a wall that separates a kitchen and other rooms, particularly dining room, that can be used to sell or serve food

a movable barrier covering a hatchway

a sloping rear car door that is lifted to open

synonyms : hatchback

shading consisting of multiple crossing lines

synonyms : crosshatch

the production of young from an egg

synonyms : hatching

Examples

1. She never counted her chickens before they hatched

2. Aren’t you counting your chickens before they have hatched?

3. Sarah was excited to watch the baby chicks hatch from their eggs.

4. When dealing with important financial arrangements, it is imperative that you do not count your chickens before they are hatched.