drafting table

ˈdræftɪŋ ˈteɪbəl

Definition of drafting table - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

furniture

table for drawing and drafting work

She sketched the blueprint on the drafting table.
The architect's drafting table was cluttered with sketches.
He spent hours at the drafting table perfecting his design.

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table for drawing and drafting work

Expressions with drafting

drafting a letter

adj.

related to the process of writing a letter

The letter-drafting software helps organize your thoughts.

drafting board

flat surface for drawing or designing

She sketched the building plans on the drafting board.

legislative drafting

process of writing laws and rules in clear formal legal language

She works in legislative drafting for the national parliament.

drafting behind

strategy in racing to gain speed by reducing air resistance

Drafting behind is a common tactic in professional cycling races.

Expressions with table

table talk

casual conversation during a meal

The table talk at dinner was lively and full of laughter.

top table

main table at a formal event

The bride and groom sat at the top table during the reception.

Lord's table

the sacrament of Holy Communion

She received the Lord's table with reverence.

foot of the table

physical end part of a table

The vase is at the foot of the table.

head of the table

position at the end of a table

He sat at the head of the table during dinner.

set the table

arrange plates and utensils for a meal

She set the table before dinner.

pound the table

hit a table forcefully with one's hand

He got angry and pounded the table.

beneath the table

adv.

in a position directly under a table

The cat is hiding beneath the table.

bottom of the table

the last place in a competition or league

They are currently at the bottom of the table in the league.

bring to the table

offer something useful or beneficial

She brings valuable experience to the table.

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drawing table

design use

table designed for drafting and drawing

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French:table à dessin, ...
German:Zeichentisch, ...
Italian:tavolo da disegno, ...
Spanish:mesa de dibujo, ...
Portuguese:mesa de desenho, ...
Chinese:制图桌, ...
Japanese:製図台, ...
Arabic:طاوِلَة رَسْم, ...
Hebrew:שֻׁלְחָן שִׁרְטוּט, ...
Russian:чертежный стол, ...
Ukrainian:креслярський стіл, ...
Hindi:आलेखन मेज़, ...
Bengali:অঙ্কন টেবিল, ...
Catalan:taula de dibuix, ...
Czech:rýsovací stůl, ...
Danish:tegnebord, ...
Dutch:tekentafel, ...
Greek:σχεδιαστήριο, ...
Hungarian:rajzasztal, ...
Khmer:តុគូរប្លង់, ...
Korean:제도용 테이블, ...
Persian:میز نقشه‌کشی, ...
Polish:stół kreślarski, ...
Portuguese (BR):mesa de desenho, ...
Romanian:masă de desen, ...
Swedish:ritbord, ...
Thai:โต๊ะเขียนแบบ, ...
Turkish:çizim masası, ...
Vietnamese:bàn vẽ, ...

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