Crosshatch

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɔsˌhætʃ/

Definitions of crosshatch

noun a pattern of lines drawn diagonally across each other, typically used in drawing or engraving

Example Sentences

A1 The child drew a simple crosshatch pattern on the paper.

A2 The artist used crosshatch shading to add depth to the drawing.

B1 The crosshatch design on the fabric gave it a unique texture.

B2 The illustrator expertly employed crosshatch techniques in the comic book.

C1 The intricate crosshatch details in the engraving showcased the artist's skill.

C2 The crosshatch style of the painting demonstrated the artist's mastery of the technique.

verb to mark or shade with two or more intersecting series of parallel lines

Example Sentences

A1 She crosshatched the paper with different colored markers.

A2 The artist crosshatched the shading on the portrait to add depth.

B1 The architect crosshatched the blueprint to indicate different materials.

B2 The illustrator crosshatched the background to create a textured effect.

C1 The engraver crosshatched the metal plate with precision and skill.

C2 The master calligrapher crosshatched the letters with intricate detail.

Examples of crosshatch in a Sentence

formal The artist used a crosshatch technique to create depth and texture in the drawing.

informal I tried to crosshatch my sketch, but it just ended up looking messy.

slang I'm gonna crosshatch this doodle to make it pop.

figurative His emotions were crosshatched with conflicting feelings of love and resentment.

Grammatical Forms of crosshatch

past tense

crosshatched

plural

crosshatches

comparative

more crosshatched

superlative

most crosshatched

present tense

crosshatch

future tense

will crosshatch

perfect tense

have crosshatched

continuous tense

is crosshatching

singular

crosshatch

positive degree

crosshatch

infinitive

to crosshatch

gerund

crosshatching

participle

crosshatched

Origin and Evolution of crosshatch

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'crosshatch' originated from the combination of 'cross' and 'hatch', where 'cross' refers to intersecting lines and 'hatch' refers to drawing or engraving lines closely together.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of drawing or engraving to create shading or texture by intersecting lines closely together, the term 'crosshatch' has evolved to also describe a pattern of intersecting lines used in various art forms and designs.