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Crosshatch vs Hatchwork - What's the difference?

crosshatch | hatchwork |

As nouns the difference between crosshatch and hatchwork

is that crosshatch is a pattern of crossing lines while hatchwork is (arts) crosshatching; ornamentation using a crosshatch pattern.

As a verb crosshatch

is to mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern.

crosshatch

English

(Hatching)

Alternative forms

* cross-hatch

Noun

(-)
  • A pattern of crossing lines.

    • Verb

    (es)
  • To mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern.

    • hatchwork

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (arts) Crosshatching; ornamentation using a crosshatch pattern
    • Look at the hatchwork around the edges!
  • (uncountable, shipping) The apparatus around the hatches of a vessel, particularly the cargo hatch
    • The sailors must be familiar with the cargo and hatchwork .