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CROSS-HATCHING [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Computer Graphics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cross-hatching
1, record 1, English, cross%2Dhatching
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- crosshatching 2, record 1, English, crosshatching
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of marking [an area] with crossing sets of parallel lines. 3, record 1, English, - cross%2Dhatching
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 1, English, - cross%2Dhatching
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Infographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hachurage croisé
1, record 1, French, hachurage%20crois%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hachures croisées 2, record 1, French, hachures%20crois%C3%A9es
correct, plural feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-01-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Recipes
- Restaurant Menus
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lamb shoulder
1, record 2, English, lamb%20shoulder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- shoulder of lamb 2, record 2, English, shoulder%20of%20lamb
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With the tip of a sharp knife, make shallow scores through the outer layer of skin and fat of the lamb shoulder, but not into the meat, cross-hatching the entire surface. 3, record 2, English, - lamb%20shoulder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Recettes de cuisine
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épaule d'agneau
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9paule%20d%27agneau
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Épaule d'agneau entière rôtie au four. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9paule%20d%27agneau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
- Recetas de cocina
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- paletilla de cordero
1, record 2, Spanish, paletilla%20de%20cordero
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las paletillas son las patas delanteras del cordero, y su carne resulta muy jugosa y tierna. 1, record 2, Spanish, - paletilla%20de%20cordero
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Paletilla de cordero asada con patatas panadera. 1, record 2, Spanish, - paletilla%20de%20cordero
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-09-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Properties of Paper
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pen-and-ink test
1, record 3, English, pen%2Dand%2Dink%20test
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pen and ink test 2, record 3, English, pen%20and%20ink%20test
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The most satisfactory test to ascertain ink resistance of writing papers. 1, record 3, English, - pen%2Dand%2Dink%20test
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The pen-and-ink test is] made by cross-hatching small areas of paper with pen and ink; a poorly sized paper absorbs the ink and shows feathering around the drawn or written lines. 1, record 3, English, - pen%2Dand%2Dink%20test
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés des papiers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- essai à la plume
1, record 3, French, essai%20%C3%A0%20la%20plume
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-05-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clay Working Methods (Ceramics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hatched
1, record 4, English, hatched
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Decorated with fine lines to give the effect of shading, sometimes two sets of equidistant parallel lines crossing each other at an oblique or right angle(cross-hatching). 1, record 4, English, - hatched
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de la céramique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- à traits parallèles 1, record 4, French, %C3%A0%20traits%20parall%C3%A8les
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-05-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Clay Working Methods (Ceramics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hatching
1, record 5, English, hatching
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decoration which consists of fine lines to give the effect of shading. Sometimes two sets of equidistant parallel lines crossing each other at an oblique or right angle(cross-hatching). 2, record 5, English, - hatching
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de la céramique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- traits parallèles
1, record 5, French, traits%20parall%C3%A8les
masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de décor en poterie consistant à utiliser de fines lignes afin de créer un effet d'ombrage. 2, record 5, French, - traits%20parall%C3%A8les
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi la fiche «traits croisés». 2, record 5, French, - traits%20parall%C3%A8les
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1984-10-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Florentine finish
1, record 6, English, Florentine%20finish
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A textured surface for precious metal produced by engraving a series of parallel lines in one direction, then cross-hatching them at a 90(degrees) angle more lightly than in the first direction. 1, record 6, English, - Florentine%20finish
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- guillochis "florentin"
1, record 6, French, guillochis%20%5C%22florentin%5C%22
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Guillochis. Ornement formé de traits gravés entrecroisés avec régularité, symétrie. 2, record 6, French, - guillochis%20%5C%22florentin%5C%22
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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