hatches 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

hatches

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatches
Noun
  • When the humidity is high, all the wood in your home will absorb moisture and swell, potentially causing problems with buckling floors, doors that won’t open or close and more.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Globally, Moleskine is sold in some 29,000 doors around the world, including 60 of its own stores.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The speaker of the House usually sits behind the vice president.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Located on the shore of Lake Geneva and set in 10 acres of sprawling greens, the renowned hotel and spa sits right across from iconic Mont Blanc.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • His size is a tool that sets him apart from his teammates.
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Having one serve would introduce trade-offs about speed and direction, which would only ramp up deeper into games and then sets.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Hatches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatches. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on hatches

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!