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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A method of showing shading by means of multiple small lines that intersect. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A method of indicating terrain on a map by using the same technique. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of crosshatch form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

hatchautolithographbe a printmakercartooncarvechalk

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