first angle projection

noun — 2 senses

first angle projection

noun
1

Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A method of technical drawing where the front view of the object is placed in the first quadrant, the side view is to the left, and the top view is below it. (More common in Europe and Asia.)

2

Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A drawing produced in this style.

Coordinate terms
third angle projection

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