hutch
IPA: hˈʌtʃ
noun
- A box, chest, crate, case or cabinet.
- A coop or cage for keeping small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs, etc).
- A piece of furniture in which items may be displayed.
- A cabinet for storing dishes.
- A piece of furniture (cabinet) to be placed on top of a desk.
- A measure of two Winchester bushels.
- (mining) The case of a flour bolt.
- (mining) A car on low wheels, in which coal is drawn in the mine and hoisted out of the pit.
- (mining) A jig or trough for ore dressing or washing ore.
- A baker's kneading-trough.
- A male given name
- A surname.
verb
- (transitive) To hoard or lay up, in a chest.
- (mining, transitive) To wash (ore) in a box or jig.
- (ambiintransitive) To move with a jerk; to hitch.
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Examples of "hutch" in Sentences
- The rabbits enjoy playing in their hutch, jumping in and out of it all day long
- She placed the delicate china teacups inside the wooden hutch to keep them safe
- The antique hutch in the dining room adds a touch of rustic charm to the space
- The farmer built a sturdy hutch for his chickens to sleep in at night
- The hutch was filled with colorful yarn and knitting supplies, ready to be used for her next project
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