draftsman

[ drafts-muhn, drahfts- ]

noun

, plural drafts·men.

1. a person employed in making mechanical drawings, as of machines, structures, etc.
2. a person who draws sketches, plans, or designs.
3. an artist exceptionally skilled in drawing:

   Matisse was a superb draftsman.

4. a person who draws up documents.
5. draughtsman ( def 1 ).

draftsman

/ ˈdrɑːftsmən /

noun

1. the usual US spelling of draughtsman draughtsman

Gender Note

See -man.

Derived Forms

• ˈdraftsmanship, noun

Other Words From

• draftsman·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of draftsman¹

First recorded in 1655–65; draft + 's ¹ + man

Example Sentences

When twenty-two years of age he applied for, and got, a position as draftsman in a small company developing a motorcycle.

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Also plan to earn money while learning to be a draftsman and proof of big money paying positions in great industries.

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No structure can be erected without plans drawn by a draftsman.

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Your dad was a wonderful draftsman, Peg, commented Cleo, with her newly trained eye tracing the intricacies of the drawing board.

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Remember, you are a draftsman and are going to outline that figure on the board.

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