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crosshatching Synonyms

Another word for crosshatching

Choosing another word for crosshatching depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

Strong
hatching
shading

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

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crosshatch
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crisscross

• Nearby Words

crosshair
crosshairs
crosshatch
crosshatching
crossheading
crossing
crossly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crosshatching. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crosshatching
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