mechanical drawing

noun

1. drawing, as of machinery, done with the aid of rulers, scales, compasses, etc.

mechanical drawing

noun

1. a drawing to scale of a machine, machine component, architectural plan, etc, from which dimensions can be taken for manufacture

Word History and Origins

Origin of mechanical drawing¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Pencils for mechanical drawing should be sharpened with a chisel point, and those for freehand work with a round point.

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Its purpose is to furnish teachers of classes beginning mechanical drawing with a large number of simple, practical problems.

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If you have a steady hand, you should exercise yourself at it as much as possible, and learn mechanical drawing at the same time.

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The English boy studied mechanical drawing, and is now a successful designer in an architectural iron-works.

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(c) Translate the selected sketch to a full size mechanical drawing or at least to a reasonably large scale drawing.

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