Hachure
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A technique of shading in cartographic drawing or engraving using a series of closely spaced parallel or crossing lines to indicate slope and relief.
“The historic topographic map used hachure to depict the steep slopes of the hillside.”
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ha·chure
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French-origin term with CH in the middle, the -URE ending and unusual vowel arrangement make it tricky
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Scrabble
Seven letters with H and C, the -URE ending can hook to further tiles and adds placement flexibility
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