third angle projection

noun — 2 senses

third 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 third quadrant, the side view is to the right, and the top view is above it. (More common in North America.)

2

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

Coordinate terms
first angle projection

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