crosshatch
/ˈkrɔsˌhætʃ/
verb
- To shade or fill an area with a pattern of intersecting sets of parallel lines.
- In the map, forests are crosshatched with green lines to show dense tree cover.
- The artist decided to crosshatch the shadow areas to give the drawing more depth.
- She learned how to crosshatch properly in her drawing class to create realistic textures.
Synonyms
noun
- A pattern or mark made by crossing sets of parallel lines.
- The crosshatch on the blueprint indicated a specific type of material.
- The engraver used a fine crosshatch to add detail to the metal plate.
- He noticed a crosshatch of scratches on the surface of the old table.