hatching

noun

hatch·​ing ˈha-chiŋ 

: the engraving or drawing of fine lines in close proximity especially to give an effect of shading

also : the pattern so made

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1650, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hatching

noun

hatch·​ing ˈhach-iŋ 

: the engraving or drawing of fine lines close together chiefly to give an effect of shading

also : the pattern so created