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- US Pronunciation
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- [kraws-hach, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔsˌhætʃ, ˈkrɒs-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kraws-hach, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔsˌhætʃ, ˈkrɒs-/
Definitions of crosshatch word
- verb crosshatch to shade or hatch (forms, figures, etc) with two or more sets of parallel lines that cross one another 3
- verb transitive crosshatch to shade (a drawing) with two sets of parallel lines that cross each other 3
- verb with object crosshatch to mark or shade with two or more intersecting series of parallel lines. 1
- noun crosshatch a pattern or mark made with such lines. 1
- noun crosshatch A pattern of crossing lines. 0
- verb crosshatch To mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern. 0
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Origin of crosshatch
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; cross- + hatch3
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Parts of speech for Crosshatch
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crosshatch popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
crosshatch usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crosshatch
verb crosshatch
- ingrain — to implant or fix deeply and firmly, as in the nature or mind.
- chisel — A chisel is a tool that has a long metal blade with a sharp edge at the end. It is used for cutting and shaping wood and stone.
- inscribe — to address or dedicate (a book, photograph, etc.) informally to a person, especially by writing a brief personal note in or on it.
- imprint — a mark made by pressure; a mark or figure impressed or printed on something.
- stipple — to paint, engrave, or draw by means of dots or small touches.
Antonyms for crosshatch
verb crosshatch
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- dislodge — to remove or force out of a particular place: to dislodge a stone with one's foot.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- mend — to make (something broken, worn, torn, or otherwise damaged) whole, sound, or usable by repairing: to mend old clothes; to mend a broken toy.
Top questions with crosshatch
- how to crosshatch?
- what is a crosshatch?
- how to crosshatch shade?
- what is a crosshatch pattern?
- what is crosshatch?
- what does crosshatch mean?
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