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

The material list can be made up from the dimensions given in the detail drawing.

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

Four of the end rails should be marked and mortises cut for the upright slats as shown in the detail drawing.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part 2 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

Footstool Complete The legs are fastened to the top and to the braces with 1-3/4-in. wood screws as shown in the detail drawing.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part 2 by Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven)