mechanical drawing

/məˌˈkænəkəl ˌdroɪŋ/
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Other forms: mechanical drawings

Definitions of mechanical drawing
  1. noun
    the craft of drawing blueprints
    synonyms: drafting
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    type of:
    craft, trade
    the skilled practice of a practical occupation
  2. noun
    scale drawing of a machine or architectural plan etc,
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    types:
    horizontal section
    a mechanical drawing of an object as if made by a plane cutting through it horizontally
    vertical section
    a mechanical drawing showing the interior of an object as if made by a vertical plane passing through it
    type of:
    drawing
    a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines
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