A drawing technique where two or more sets of parallel lines intersect at angles to create areas of tone, shadow, and texture. The density and angle of intersection determine the darkness and visual effect.
Compound of 'cross' and 'hatching,' where 'hatching' comes from 'hatch' meaning to draw parallel lines, possibly from the resemblance to the parallel marks made by a hatchet. The 'cross' element describes how these line sets intersect or cross each other.
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