crosshatching
noun/ˈkrɔsˌhætʃɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #19,974 most common English word
Meaning
A shading technique in which sets of parallel lines are drawn crossing each other to create tones or textures.
Example sentence
The artist used crosshatching to create deep shadows in the corner of the drawing.
Synonyms & related words
- shading
- hatching
- texturing
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