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Vocabulary Entry
hatch
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A structure or opening allowing access to an area, often in ships or aircraft.
Example Sentences
"The crew climbed through the hatch to reach the deck."
"There was a hatch in the basement that led to a hidden room."
"He opened the hatch to let some fresh air in."
V
verb
To emerge from an egg as a young animal; or to create or develop something.
Example Sentences
"The chicks began to hatch after about 21 days."
"They plan to hatch a new business idea this summer."
"The project will hatch later this year if all goes well."