Word: HATCHING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of HATCHING
- To close with a hatch or hatches.
- (of young animals) To emerge from an egg.
- (of eggs) To break open when a young animal emerges from it.
- To incubate eggs; to cause to hatch.
- To shade an area of (a drawing, diagram, etc.) with fine parallel lines, or with lines which cross each other (cross-hatch).
- To cross; to spot; to stain; to steep.
- A method of shading areas of a drawing or diagram with fine parallel lines.
- A group of birds, reptiles, fish, insects, etc., which emerge from their eggs at the same time.
"We got a good hatching from the swallowtail eggs."
- The act of an egg hatching, eclosion
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "hatching" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "hatching" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HATCHING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HATCHING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HATCHING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HATCHING:
- # the hatching effect
- # master of hatching
- # playing with hatching
- # in terms of hatching
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