draftsman
noun
drafts·man
| \ ˈdraf(t)-smən
, ˈdräf(t)-\
, ˈdräf(t)-\
Definition of draftsman
1
: a person who draws plans and sketches (as of machinery or structures)
2
: a person who draws legal documents or other writings
3
: an artist who excels in drawing
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Other Words from draftsman
draftsmanly
\ ˈdraf(t)-smən-lē
, ˈdräf(t)- \
adjective
, ˈdräf(t)- \
adjective
draftsmanship
\ ˈdraf(t)-smən-ˌship
, ˈdräf(t)- \
noun
, ˈdräf(t)- \
noun
Examples of draftsman in a Sentence
Her use of color is not outstanding, but she is a first-rate draftsman.
Recent Examples on the Web
Robert Middleton Evans, the son of Donald Irving Evans Jr., a DuPont Co. draftsman, and his wife, Betty T. Middleton, was born and raised in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey. — Frederick N. Rasmussen, baltimoresun.com, "Robert M. Evans, a retired computer executive and photographer, dies," 16 Aug. 2019 Bloom was a supremely talented draftsman, matching old masters line for line. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "This Boston artist shunned the limelight. He deserves to be famous.," 1 Aug. 2019 After working at a draftsman in Orange County, Ruiz enrolled at Cal State L.A. to major in engineering but quickly found himself on academic probation. — Gustavo Arellano, latimes.com, "Raul Ruiz, journalist and activist for the Chicano movement in L.A., dies at 78," 15 June 2019 According to family lore, Stewart was the only experienced draftsman in a committee of three men appointed by President Mirabeau B. Lamar to develop a flag to symbolize Texan independence, The News reported in 2003. — Sarah Hui, Dallas News, "Is the Texas flag design stolen from the Chilean national flag? Curious Texas investigates," 27 June 2019 This will lead to semi-professional jobs between doctors and nurses, between lawyers and paralegals, between architects and draftsman. — Eshe Nelson, Quartz, "Globots and telemigrants: The new language of the future of work," 14 June 2019 Bob retired from General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton CT after 23 years of service as a marine draftsman and previously worked for many years at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis MO. — courant.com, "Robert John Menhart," 1 Apr. 2018 But upon closer examination, Mr. Warren said, conservators agreed it was painted by Mr. van Veen, a 16th-century Dutch painter and draftsman who became known for altarpiece decorations and his illustrations for emblem books. — Laura M. Holson, New York Times, "A Lost Painting Is Rediscovered. Have You Checked Your Closets Lately?," 5 Apr. 2018 Klimt was a painter, draftsman, mentor and leading figure of the Vienna art and architecture scene. — Molly Selvin, latimes.com, "In Vienna, time for creating new memories and revisiting the old," 8 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'draftsman.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for draftsman
draftsman
noun
English Language Learners Definition of draftsman
: a person whose job is to make drawings that will be used to make machines, buildings, etc.
: someone who writes an official or legal document (such as a law) based on the ideas that have been officially discussed
: an artist who draws well
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draftsman
noun
drafts·man
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Legal Definition of draftsman
: a person who prepares or composes legal or legislative documents