hachure
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The attractive character of certain localities in Ireland and abroad, as represented in general geographical maps of polychrome design or in special ordnance survey charts by employment of scale numerals and hachures.
From Ulysses by Joyce, James
The Sketch Maps and Plans of certain areas and battlefields are only intended to give, by means of a few hachures, contours, and form-lines, a general impression of topographical features.
From A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans by
The hachures, unconnected at their outer extremities, indicate the fills or embankments over which the track runs.
From Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition by Moss, James A. (James Alfred)
Its steep banks are indicated by successive dashes, termed hachures.
From Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition by Moss, James A. (James Alfred)
The hachures, connected along their outer extremities, represent the cut through which the railroad passes.
From Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition by Moss, James A. (James Alfred)
