Word: crosshatching
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cros
sha
tching
Definition: A method of indicating terrain on a map by using the same technique.
Morphemes:
Affix: cross-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Indicating applicability to several domains that are usually separate (as in crossclass crosslinguistic cross-platform ).
Affix: hatch
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To shade an area of (a drawing, diagram, etc.) with fine parallel lines, or with lines which cross each other (cross-hatch).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hacher
Language: fro
Decoded: hacher
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to chop up, mince
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from verbs denoting the act of doing something, an action.