drawing board
The term "drawing board" is used both literally in design contexts and metaphorically to signify the planning stage of a project.
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Definition
B2Design
(technical)A flat surface used for drawing, sketching, or drafting.
Example
- The architect spread the blueprints across the drawing board.
B2Planning
(figurative)The initial stage of planning or developing ideas.
Example
- After the first prototype failed, they went back to the drawing board to rethink their design.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drawing board":
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