noun. Fine lines used in graphic arts to show shading.

noun. The process of decorating with such lines.

noun. In drawing, engraving, etc., the art of disposing lines, especially parallel lines, whether curved, straight, or wavy, so as to give the effect of shading, according to the shape and character of the object represented.

noun. A line made for this purpose, or such lines collectively.

noun. Also hachure, hatchure.

noun. A mode of execution in engraving, drawing, and miniature painting, in which shading is produced by lines crossing each other at angles more or less acute; -- called also crosshatching.

noun. A method of shading areas of a drawing or diagram with fine parallel lines.

noun. A group of birds, reptiles, fish, insects, etc., which emerge from their eggs at the same time.

noun. The act of an egg hatching, eclosion

verb. Present participle of hatch.

noun. the production of young from an egg

noun. shading consisting of multiple crossing lines

"Rest of the year best to figure out what is hatching from the charts or stop into Gates 'or the Old AuSable and ask."