detailer
- noun
- /ˈdiːteɪlər/
- Specialized
- In engineering, a skilled detailer is essential for creating precise drawings that guide the manufacturing process.
Examples
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The architect collaborated closely with the steel detailer to ensure accurate technical drawings for the construction project.
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"Where's the draughtsman?" he asked Cole, the steel detailer.
Fiction book (1992) -
Primarily, the steel fabrication process is based on the designs from steel detailers.
Blog text (31) -
Steel fabrication, in layman's terms, is the manufacturing of steel components based on the designs provided by steel detailers, architects, and engineers.
Blog text (31) -
In general, a drawing is produced by a designer or detailer, passes on to a checker, and is handed off to manufacturing, tooling, purchasing, and outside suppliers, all of which may be located in different states or even different countries.
Academic text (1996) -
After reviewing the blueprints, the detailer made several adjustments to improve the structural integrity of the design.
Synonyms
A person who plans how things will look and work, for example buildings or products
A person who draws detailed plans for buildings or machines
A person who draws detailed plans for buildings or machines
A person who makes detailed drawings of buildings or machines
A woman who draws detailed plans for buildings or machines
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Etymology
Detailer comes from detail meaning 'small part' and the ending -er meaning 'one who'. Think of a person who draws every little part of a building or machine, so a detailer makes the exact technical drawings teams need.