1. the process of a young animal emerging from an egg
2. parallel lines drawn close together to create shading or texture in drawing or engraving
Usage: art

1. present participle of hatch: emerging from an egg
2. present participle of hatch: drawing parallel lines for shading
Usage: art

Examples

• The hatching of the sea turtle eggs occurred at dawn.
• We watched the hatching process through the incubator window.
• The artist used careful hatching to create shadows in the portrait.
• Cross-hatching techniques require practice to master.
• The chicks are hatching one by one.
• She spent hours hatching the background of her drawing.
• The hatching pattern gave the illustration depth and texture.