1. plural of hatcher; people or devices that hatch eggs, especially in commercial or agricultural settings
Usage: commonly used in poultry farming and aquaculture
2. plural of hatcher; young animals (especially fish or birds) that have recently hatched
Usage: informal usage

Examples

• The fish farm uses modern hatchers to control temperature and humidity.
• The poultry operation installed new hatchers to increase egg production.
• The newly hatched chicks from the hatchers were moved to the brooder house.
• Commercial hatchers can process thousands of eggs simultaneously.
• The aquaculture facility relies on specialized hatchers for salmon breeding.