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hatching

5 ENTRIES FOUND:

hatch·ing

noun \ˈha-chiŋ\

Definition of HATCHING

: the engraving or drawing of fine lines in close proximity especially to give an effect of shading; also : the pattern so made

First Known Use of HATCHING

1662

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