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hatchure

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hatch⋅ure

[hach-er]
–noun, verb (used with object)
hachure.

ha⋅chure

[n. ha-shoor, hash-oor; v. ha-shoor] noun, verb, -chured, -chur⋅ing.
–noun
1. one of a series of short parallel lines drawn on a map to indicate topographic relief.
2. shading composed of such lines; hatching.
–verb (used with object)
3. Also, hatch. to indicate or shade by hachures.
Also, hatchure.


Origin:
1855–60; < F; see hatch 3 , -ure
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