Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Hachure

//hæʃˈjʊə// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A line on a map indicating the steepness of a slope. historical
  2. 2
    shading consisting of multiple crossing lines wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To mark a map with hachures.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French hachure (“crosshatching”), from hacher (“to hatch”).

Etymology 2

From French hachure (“crosshatching”), from hacher (“to hatch”).

See also for "hachure"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: hachure