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crosshatching

cross·hatch
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kraws-hach, kros-]
    • /ˈkrɔsˌhætʃ, ˈkrɒs-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kraws-hach, kros-]
    • /ˈkrɔsˌhætʃ, ˈkrɒs-/

Definitions of crosshatching word

  • verb with object crosshatching to mark or shade with two or more intersecting series of parallel lines. 1
  • noun crosshatching a pattern or mark made with such lines. 1
  • noun crosshatching Present participle of crosshatch. 1
  • noun crosshatching (art) A method of showing shading by means of multiple small lines that intersect. 0
  • noun crosshatching A method of indicating terrain on a map by using the same technique. 0
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Origin of crosshatching

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 Crosshatching

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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crosshatching 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.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

crosshatching usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for crosshatching

verb crosshatching

  • 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.
All 41 Synonyms of crosshatching

Antonyms for crosshatching

verb crosshatching

  • 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.
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