Definitions

1. noun

A person who hatches eggs, especially a person who rears young poultry.

“The poultry farmer was a skilled hatcher who ensured all the eggs were successfully hatched.”

2. verb

To cause eggs to hatch, especially as part of a process in poultry farming or artificial incubation.

“The farmer hatched the eggs in a controlled environment to ensure maximum fertility.”

3. noun

A device or machine used to incubate and hatch eggs, especially in poultry farming or artificial incubation.

“The modern hatcher is a sophisticated piece of equipment that monitors temperature, humidity, and egg rotation.”