hatcher

UK
/ˈhætʃə/
US
/ˈhætʃɚ/

Translations

hatchernoun
hatchers
Pl.
UK
/ˈhætʃə/
US
/ˈhætʃɚ/
The hatcher is used to incubate eggs until they hatch.
Инкубатор используется для инкубации яиц до их вылупления.
Additional translations
инкубационная камера
Synonyms
hatcheradjective
UK
/ˈhætʃ.ə/
US
/ˈhætʃ.ɚ/
Used attributively in poultry contexts (e.g., "hatcher tray", "hatcher room").

Definitions

hatchernoun
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.
hatcheradjective
Relating to, designed for, or intended to be used in a hatcher (incubator).
Hatcher temperature must remain constant to ensure proper chick development.