section drawing

[ˈsɛkʃən ˈdrɔːɪŋ]
nounpl: section drawings
desenho de corte
1. A technical drawing that shows a vertical slice or cross-section through an object, building, or structure, revealing its internal features and dimensions
The architect provided a section drawing to show how the building's interior spaces were organized vertically.
O arquiteto forneceu um desenho de corte para mostrar como os espaços interiores do edifício eram organizados verticalmente.
2. In engineering and architecture, a two-dimensional representation obtained by cutting through a three-dimensional object along a vertical plane
The section drawing clearly indicated the thickness of the walls and the height of each floor.
O desenho de corte indicava claramente a espessura das paredes e a altura de cada andar.
Section drawings are fundamental tools in both Brazilian and American architecture and engineering. In Brazil, they are essential for building permits and construction documentation. The term 'desenho de corte' is universally understood among architects, engineers, and construction professionals throughout Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cross-section drawingsectional drawingsection viewvertical section
Antonyms / Antônimos
plan drawingelevation drawingplan view

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
desenho de corte
Most common term in technical and architectural contexts
Brazil - Technical
corte transversal
Used in engineering and technical drawings
Brazil - Architecture
vista em corte
Alternative used in architectural specifications
Portugal
desenho de corte
Same terminology as Brazil; widely understood in architectural and engineering contexts

Related Words

technical drawingarchitectural drawingblueprintorthographic projectionelevationfloor plan

Related Idioms & Phrases

to cut through (a structure) - revealing internal structure
vertical slice of a building
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