1. past tense of hatch; (of a bird or other animal) emerged from an egg
2. past tense of hatch; devised or plotted (a plan or scheme)

1. marked with fine parallel lines or a crosshatch pattern
Usage: art, drawing

Examples

• The chicks hatched after three weeks of incubation.
• They hatched a plan to surprise her for her birthday.
• The eggs hatched simultaneously in the nest.
• The artist hatched the shadows in the drawing with careful pen strokes.
• A conspiracy was hatched between the two rivals.
• The butterfly hatched from its chrysalis.
• The illustration featured hatched areas to create depth and texture.