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plural of hatch

as in doors

a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened watertight hatches provided access through the ship's bulkheads

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hatch

as in spawns

to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop the mallards and geese have begun hatching in their nests down by the pond

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The church's front doors lay in pieces, succumbing to the flames and the pressure of the water.

Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Conor Byrne Pub, a beloved music venue frequented by up-and-coming artists, was in danger of closing its doors forever earlier this year, KNKX reported.

Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024

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