hatchling
noun
hatch·ling
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Definition of hatchling
: a recently hatched animal
Examples of hatchling in a Sentence
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The news comes after a two-headed turtle hatchling was found on Hilton Head Island, S.C. on Wednesday. — Fox News, "Rare, two-headed rattlesnake found in New Jersey, 'probably wouldn't survive in the wild'," 6 Sep. 2019 Tip: To protect the hatchlings and their mothers, Matura and Grande Rivière require permits to visit nesting sites. — National Geographic, "10 unforgettable animal-watching adventures," 21 June 2019 Through the philanthropic Careyes Foundation, guests can also visit nearby village schools, take bike rides with local children and release sea-turtle hatchlings on the beach. — Eric Rosen, WSJ, "Escape Winter with a Trip to This Under-the-Radar Destination," 6 Dec. 2018 On one recent afternoon, the hatchery prepared to release more than 400 hatchlings. — New York Times, "Saving Turtles in Bali, Egg by Precious Egg," 7 July 2018 Their 9-year-old daughter provides the voice of a hatchling named Vivi. — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, "Viola Davis’ Daughter Genesis Tennon Is Following In Her Mom’s Footsteps With ‘Angry Birds Movie 2’ Debut," 12 Aug. 2019 But at Turkey Point, a team of scientists is ready and waiting to give the hatchlings a boost. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Why Florida Crocs Are Thriving Outside a Nuclear Power Plant," 23 July 2019 Lloret said this year’s hatchlings are male-heavy due to last month being the hottest June on record globally. — Washington Post, "American crocodiles thriving outside nuclear plant," 20 July 2019 Kids can join public walks between June and August to help keep the beach clear for the hatchlings to scurry to the water. — Michael S. Nolan, National Geographic, "Stay and Play," 12 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hatchling.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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hatchling
noun
English Language Learners Definition of hatchling
: a recently hatched animal : a very young bird, fish, etc., that has just come out from an egg
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