1. a technique of shading in drawing or engraving using closely spaced parallel lines or cross-hatching
Usage: art and cartography

1. to shade (a drawing, map, or engraving) using closely spaced parallel lines or cross-hatching
Usage: art and cartography

Examples

• The cartographer used hachuring to indicate elevation changes on the topographic map.
• She is hachuring the shadows in her pen-and-ink illustration.
• Fine hachuring creates subtle gradations of tone in classical engravings.
• The artist employed careful hachuring to add depth to the portrait.
• Hachuring with parallel lines is a traditional method for showing relief on maps.
• He practiced hachuring techniques to improve his drawing skills.