hachure
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /həˈʃʊr/
KK: /həˈʃʊr/
noun
Definition
A short line used on maps to show shading or to indicate the slope and direction of a surface.
Example
The map used hachures to represent the steepness of the hills.
Conversation
Have you ever noticed the hachure lines on maps?
Yeah, they're interesting! They show the slope of the terrain, right?
Exactly! I think they really help in understanding the landscape better.
Definitely, it's like a visual guide to the elevation changes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
line
stroke
mark
Antonyms
blank
void
absence
transitive verb
Definition
To create a pattern of lines or shading on a map to indicate relief or texture.
Example
The cartographer used hachure to show the elevation changes on the terrain map.
Tense Forms
Past: hachured
Past Participle: hachured
Conversation
Have you ever tried to hachure a map for your project?
No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!
It's actually quite fun and helps with visualization.
Root Explanation
Hachure → The word originates from the French 'hachure', meaning a line or stroke made in a drawing or map to indicate relief or shading. It refers to the technique of using lines to represent texture or depth.
Memory Tip
Think of the French word 'hachure' which means a line or stroke, helping you remember that hachure refers to lines used in drawings to show depth or shading.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.