A technical dictionary of printmaking, André
Béguin.
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hachures
Hachures are parallel lines drawn with a dry point on map engravings which are meant
to represent water (coast lines, swamps, etc.). Hachures are also used as hill
shading indicating slopes. The resulting lines (on the impression) are also called
hachures.
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