drawing paper
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Definition
Noun: - A type of paper specifically manufactured for creating drawings: Drawing paper refers to paper that has a surface texture, weight, and quality suitable for use with various drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, pastel, or ink. It is often used in drafting, sketching, and artistic illustration.
Usage
- Drawing paper is a material used by artists, architects, students, and designers as a surface for their work.
- It is distinct from other papers like printer paper or watercolor paper due to its specific finish and tooth, which is optimized for dry media.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To be on drawing paper": This phrase can be used to indicate that a plan or idea is in its initial, conceptual stage, often in the form of a sketch.
- The design for the new park is still on drawing paper; construction won't start for months.
Variants and Related Words
- Tracing paper (n): A thin, translucent paper placed over a drawing to copy or trace it.
- Sketch paper (n): A type of drawing paper, often lighter weight, used for quick preliminary sketches.
- Bristol board (n): A heavy, stiff drawing paper or board, often used for finished illustrations.
- Vellum (n): A fine-quality parchment or a smooth, durable paper sometimes used for technical drawing.
Synonyms
- Drafting paper: Paper used specifically for technical or architectural drawings.
- Artist's paper: A general term for paper intended for artistic use, which can include drawing paper.
Related Phrases
- Put pencil to drawing paper: To begin drawing or drafting.
- After weeks of planning, he finally put pencil to drawing paper.
Noun
- paper that is specially prepared for use in drafting