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Definition of "hatchery" []

  • A place where eggs, especially those of fish or poultry, are hatched. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "hatchery" in a sentence
  • ""This state of the art facility really is an example of what we call hatchery reform to the highest degree, and we are very proud to be operators of this facility and part of the team that brought this to fruition," Anderson said."
  • "1: Implement a biologically and environmentally sound long-term hatchery program that will help to provide for the recovery and persistence of a well-adapted, genetically diverse, healthy, harvestable population of sockeye in the Cedar River."
  • "The choice of a suitable spot in which to make his hatchery is a serious point for the consideration of the amateur."