hatch
hatch1 /hætʃ/ 
verb
1. (also hatch out) [intransitive and transitive] if an egg hatches, or if it is hatched, it breaks, letting the young bird, insect etc come out:
The eggs take three days to hatch.
2. (also hatch out) [intransitive and transitive] if a young bird, insect etc hatches, or if it is hatched, it comes out of its egg:
All the chicks have hatched out.
3. hatch a plot/plan/deal etc to form a plan etc in secret
hatch2 noun [countable]
escape hatch (=a hole in an aircraft etc through which you can escape)
2. (also hatchway) a small hole in the wall or floor between two rooms, or the door that covers it
3. down the hatch spoken informal something you say before drinking an alcoholic drink quickly
| I |
verb Date: 1400-1500
Origin: Origin unknown
Origin: Origin unknown
1. (also hatch out) [intransitive and transitive] if an egg hatches, or if it is hatched, it breaks, letting the young bird, insect etc come out:
2. (also hatch out) [intransitive and transitive] if a young bird, insect etc hatches, or if it is hatched, it comes out of its egg:
3. hatch a plot/plan/deal etc to form a plan etc in secret
| II |
noun [countable] Language: Old English
Origin: hæc
1. a hole in a ship or aircraft, usually used for loading goods, or the door that covers itOrigin: hæc
escape hatch (=a hole in an aircraft etc through which you can escape)
2. (also hatchway) a small hole in the wall or floor between two rooms, or the door that covers it
3. down the hatch spoken informal something you say before drinking an alcoholic drink quickly