mechanical drawing

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mechanical drawing

1. Drafting.

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

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mechanical drawing

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

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mechan′ical draw′ing

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.

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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 horizontally vertical 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 drafting craft, trade - the skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice"

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