Definition: The ability of eggs to develop and hatch into young animals; it indicates how many eggs can successfully hatch.

Example: The hatchability of the eggs was tested to ensure a good number of chicks would emerge.

Definition: The act of selling goods or services in a public place, often by shouting or calling out to attract customers.

Example: The street vendor was engaged in hawking his wares to passersby.

Definition: To sell goods or services in a public place, often by shouting or calling out to attract customers.

Example: The street vendor was hawking fresh fruits and vegetables to passersby.

Definition: A type of gate or valve used to control the flow of water into a channel or irrigation system, or to hold cattle in place for various procedures.

Example: The farmer adjusted the headgate to manage the water flow into the irrigation ditch.

Definition: Describing something that does not have a head or is missing a leader or director.

Example: The headless statue stood in the museum, a reminder of its former glory.

Definition: A channel or stream that directs water to a mill or turbine to generate power.

Example: The old mill used a headrace to bring water from the river to turn its wheel.

Definition: Able to be warmed up or made hot.

Example: The room has a heatable floor that keeps it warm in winter.

Definition: A unit of weight in the metric system that is equal to 100 grams.

Example: The recipe calls for a hectogram of flour to make the cake.

Definition: A device used to create copies of written or drawn material by using a gelatin surface coated with glycerin.

Example: The teacher used a hectograph to make copies of the exam for all the students.

Definition: To make a copy of something using a special printing process that involves a gelatin surface.

Example: The teacher used a hectograph to create copies of the exam for the students.

Definition: A unit of measurement in the metric system that is equal to 100 meters.

Example: The field is about three hectometers long.

Definition: A part of a loom that consists of parallel cords or wires, which help to separate and guide the threads used in weaving.

Example: The weaver adjusted the heddle to ensure the threads were properly aligned for the next pattern.