hachuring

/həˈʃʊrɪŋ/
noun
  1. The technique or process of using short, closely spaced lines (hatching) to show shading or relief on a map or drawing.
    • Hachuring is an old method for showing mountain slopes on maps.
    • The cartographer's hachuring gave the map a detailed, textured look.
    • Learning hachuring takes practice to get the line spacing just right.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to or used in the technique of hachuring.
    • The hachuring style of this map is typical of the 19th century.
    • She studied hachuring techniques in her geography class.
    • The hachuring lines on the drawing indicate steep cliffs.