Definition

1. Noun:
   • The craft of creating technical plans: "mechanical drawing" refers to the skill or profession of producing precise, detailed diagrams, especially blueprints, using specialized tools or computer software.
   • A detailed technical diagram: "mechanical drawing" also refers to the finished product itself: a scale drawing of a machine, an engine part, an architectural plan, or another mechanical or structural design.

Usage Examples

• Noun (The craft):

  • He studied mechanical drawing at the technical college.
  • Before CAD software, mechanical drawing was done entirely by hand with pencils and rulers.

• Noun (The diagram):

  • The engineer examined the mechanical drawing of the new gear assembly.
  • Please refer to the mechanical drawing for the exact dimensions of the component.

Advanced Usage

• "to produce a mechanical drawing": to create a detailed technical diagram.
  • The designer will produce a mechanical drawing for the manufacturer.
• "according to the mechanical drawing": as specified or shown in the technical diagram.
  • The part was fabricated exactly according to the mechanical drawing.

Variants and Related Words

• Blueprint (n): A specific type of mechanical drawing, originally white lines on a blue background, used for architectural and engineering plans.
  • The architect handed the builder the blueprints for the house.
• Technical drawing (n): A broader term encompassing mechanical drawing as well as other types of precise diagrams like electrical schematics.
  • The manual includes technical drawings of the circuit board.
• Drafting (n): The act or technique of making technical drawings; often used synonymously with the craft sense of "mechanical drawing".
  • She works in the drafting department.

Synonyms

• Engineering drawing: A technical diagram used in engineering.
• Plan: A detailed diagram of a building or object, especially as seen from above.
• Schematic: A diagram that represents the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols.

Related Phrases

• To draw to scale: To create a drawing where all parts are reduced or enlarged by the same proportion relative to the real object.
  • Every mechanical drawing must be drawn to scale.

Noun

1. the craft of drawing blueprints
2. scale drawing of a machine or architectural plan etc,