detail drawing

American  

noun

Engineering.

1. a drawing, at relatively large scale, of a part of a building, machine, etc., with dimensions or other information for use in construction.

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detail drawing British  

noun

1. a separate large-scale drawing of a small part or section of a building, machine, etc

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Example Sentences

This might have been prevented had the architect included a standard detail drawing showing exactly how high the foundation wall should be in relationship to all the ground around the house.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2023

A library table of neat appearance and correct proportions is shown in the accompanying sketch and detail drawing.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part 3 by Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven)

We'll want a detail drawing showing how to make a foundation for the wheel and generator.

From Hidden Treasure by Simpson, John Thomas

He could think of as many as two dozen different styles of rustic steps, and he explained and illustrated them all to Eveley in great detail, drawing plans in the gravel path.

From Eve to the Rescue by Summers, Dudley Gloyne

Art has described the burial of our Lord with great fulness of detail, drawing largely on the imagination.

From The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ A Devotional History of our Lord's Passion by Stalker, James