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hatcher

/ˈhætʃə/

/ˈhætʃɚ/

hatchernoun

hatchers

/ˈhætʃə/

/ˈhætʃɚ/

Translations

The hatcher is used to incubate eggs until they hatch.

Инкубатор используется для инкубации яиц до их вылупления.

Additional translations

инкубационная камера

Definitions

A person, especially one working in poultry breeding, who cares for eggs until they hatch.

The hatcher turned the eggs several times a day to keep the embryos healthy.

A machine or incubator used for hatching eggs in commercial or laboratory settings.

The farmer invested in a new hatcher to increase the efficiency of his poultry operation.

A person who devises or originates plans or schemes; a plotter. (rare)

The senator was accused of being a hatcher of back-room deals.

Synonyms

hatching device

hatcheradjective

/ˈhætʃ.ə/

/ˈhætʃ.ɚ/

Used attributively in poultry contexts (e.g., "hatcher tray", "hatcher room").

Definitions

Relating to, designed for, or intended to be used in a hatcher (incubator).

Hatcher temperature must remain constant to ensure proper chick development.

hatcherproper noun

Definitions

A surname.

Teri Hatcher won a Golden Globe for her role in the television series "Desperate Housewives."