Plural of hatch
regular plural
The plural of hatch is hatches.
Forms of hatch
| Singular | hatch /hæt͡ʃ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | hatches |
| Countable | countable |
Hatches in a sentence
- A surprising number of incidents is due to roof hatches being left loose or in the raised position when locomotives return to service after maintenance.1963 February, “Diesel locomotive faults and their remedies”, in Modern Railways, page 100
- The major application of the parachute is for mayfly hatches, but it's also useful for midge hatches.2004, Ed Engle, Fishing Small Flies, page 118
- It's time to batten down the hatches and prepare for the coming challenge.From the entry batten down the hatches
- It is very important to dog down these hatches.From the entry dog
- Within minutes, the topside hatches swung open.2018 November 5, John J. Tkacik, Jr., “Stars and Stripes over Pratas Island”, in Taipei Times, archived from the original on 08 Jan 2020. From the entry Tungsha
Meaning of hatch
- noun A horizontal door in a floor or ceiling.
- noun A trapdoor.
- noun An opening in a wall at window height for the purpose of serving food or other items. A pass through.
Questions about the plural of hatch
- What is the plural of hatch?
- The plural of hatch is hatches.
- Is hatch countable?
- Hatch is a countable noun.
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