hachure

[ noun ha-shoor, hash-oor; verb ha-shoor ]

noun

1. one of a series of short parallel lines drawn on a map to indicate topographic relief.
2. shading composed of such lines.

verb (used with object)

, ha·chured, ha·chur·ing.

1. Also to indicate or shade by hachures.

hachure

/ hæˈʃjʊə /

noun

1. See hatch
   hatching See hatch 3
2. shading of short lines drawn on a relief map to indicate gradients

verb

1. tr to mark or show by hachures

Word History and Origins

Origin of hachure¹

From French, dating back to 1855–60; hatch ³, -ure

Word History and Origins

Origin of hachure¹

C19: from French, from hacher to chop up, hatch ³

Example Sentences

Engraved lines, especially those used in shading, are called “hatches” or “hachures” (see Hachure).

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Between them are incised arks forming hachure parallel to the arks previously mentioned.

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These lines seem to indicate the upper edge of an apron which is covered by vertical hachure.

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The accompanying hachure maps show them so well that little description is needed.

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