perpendicular view
[pər-pən-DIK-yə-lər vyoo]
nounpl: perpendicular views
vista perpendicular
1. a view or perspective obtained when looking at an object or surface at a 90-degree angle to its plane
The architect examined the building from a perpendicular view to assess the structural alignment.
O arquiteto examinou o edifício de uma vista perpendicular para avaliar o alinhamento estrutural.
2. in technical drawing and engineering, a projection of an object at right angles to a particular plane
The engineer provided a perpendicular view of the component to ensure precise manufacturing.
O engenheiro forneceu uma vista perpendicular do componente para garantir a fabricação precisa.
3. in photography and film, a composition where the camera lens is positioned at a 90-degree angle to the subject
A perpendicular view of the landscape reveals details that are invisible from other angles.
Uma vista perpendicular da paisagem revela detalhes que são invisíveis de outros ângulos.
The term 'perpendicular view' is primarily used in technical, architectural, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is fundamental to orthographic projection systems used in blueprint design and 3D modeling. In Brazilian architectural practice, this term is essential in professional documentation and communication among engineers and architects.
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