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Definition of crosshatching

crosshatching

/ˈkrɔːsˌhætʃ.ɪŋ/
cross · hatch · ing
Plural:crosshatchings
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Adjective:crosshatched
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crosshatching Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An artistic technique of shading or creating tonal and textural effects by drawing closely spaced parallel lines that intersect with another set of lines at an angle.

Example

"The illustrator used dense crosshatching in ink to give the portrait a sense of depth and shadow."

2

A pattern, mark, or network of intersecting parallel lines.

Example

"The worn leather seat was covered in a fine crosshatching of tiny creases."

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• Nearby Words

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crosshairs
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crossing
crossly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'cross' and 'hatching'. In artistic contexts, 'hatch' derives from Old French 'hacher', meaning to chop or engrave with fine lines.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crosshatching. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crosshatching
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