mechanical drawing

mechanical drawing

n.1. Drafting.2. A drawing, such as an architect's plans, that enables measurements to be interpreted.

mechanical drawing

n (Mechanical Engineering) a drawing to scale of a machine, machine component, architectural plan, etc, from which dimensions can be taken for manufacture

mechan′ical draw′ing

n. drawing, as of machinery, done with the aid of rulers, scales, compasses, etc. [1885–90]

mechanical drawing

- One made with scales, rulers, and compasses.See also related terms for scales.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	mechanical drawing - scale drawing of a machine or architectural plan etc,drawing - a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines; "drawings of abstract forms"; "he did complicated pen-and-ink drawings like medieval miniatures"horizontal section - a mechanical drawing of an object as if made by a plane cutting through it horizontallyvertical section - a mechanical drawing showing the interior of an object as if made by a vertical plane passing through it
	2.	mechanical drawing - the craft of drawing blueprints draftingcraft, trade - the skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice"