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draft·ing

 (drăf′tĭng)
n.
The systematic representation and dimensional specification of mechanical and architectural structures.
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mechan′ical draw′ing


n.
drawing, as of machinery, done with the aid of rulers, scales, compasses, etc.
[1885–90]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.drafting - writing a first version to be filled out and polished laterdrafting - writing a first version to be filled out and polished later
authorship, penning, writing, composition - the act of creating written works; "writing was a form of therapy for him"; "it was a matter of disputed authorship"
2.drafting - the craft of drawing blueprintsdrafting - the craft of drawing blueprints  
mechanical drawing
craft, trade - the skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice"
3.drafting - the creation of artistic pictures or diagrams; "he learned drawing from his father"
draftsmanship, drawing
artistic creation, artistic production, art - the creation of beautiful or significant things; "art does not need to be innovative to be good"; "I was never any good at art"; "he said that architecture is the art of wasting space beautifully"
pyrography - the act of producing drawings on wood or leather by using heated tools or a fine flame
tracing - the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
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