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CROSS-HATCHING [5 records]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

The process of marking [an area] with crossing sets of parallel lines.

CONT

Cross-hatching is an artistic drawing method in which lines of variable thickness and orientation approximate tonal variations associated with shading and shadowing. Research in computer graphics has focused primarily on creating illustrations with cross-hatching that conforms to the three-dimensional surface of virtual objects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
  • Infographie

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clay Working Methods (Ceramics)
DEF

A pottery design that consists of two series of parallel lines intersecting each other usually at an oblique angle and is typical of Hopewell pottery.

Key term(s)
  • cross hatching

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques de la céramique
DEF

Type de décoration en céramique consistant en deux fines lignes parallèles s'entrecroisant selon un angle oblique.

Spanish

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Record 3 1996-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pottery
  • Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
DEF

A diaper ground pattern of sets of equidistant parallel lines crossing each other at an oblique angle, or at right angles, the lines being close together to create an effect of shading.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poteries
  • Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)

Spanish

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Record 4 1991-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Surface of diamond-like pyramids cut in a buttstock, pistol grip, forend, forearm, handguard, etc. to provide a better handgrip for holding the firearm.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Surface de petites pyramides gravées sur une crosse, une poignée-pistolet, un fût, un garde-main, etc. pour assurer une meilleure prise en main de l'arme à feu.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 5 1986-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ornamental Glassware
  • Glassware
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
OBS

Glass National Reference Collection, Parks Canada: Display cabinet labels.

OBS

Decorative motifs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Verrerie d'art
  • Objets en verre
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)

Spanish

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