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Definition of draftsman

draftsman

/ˈdræfts.mən/
(UK: draughtsman)
drafts · man
Plural:draftsmen
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draftsman Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A person who makes detailed technical plans or drawings for engineering, architecture, or manufacturing.

Example

"The architectural firm hired an experienced draftsman to convert the initial sketches into precise blueprints."

2

American A person who writes or prepares preliminary versions of legal, parliamentary, or official documents.

Example

"As a skilled legislative draftsman, he ensured that the new environmental bill contained no ambiguous phrasing."

3

American An artist viewed in terms of their technical skill in drawing and line work.

Example

"Even before he began painting in oils, the young artist was recognized as a masterly draftsman."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "draughtsman" in British English. In modern professional contexts, gender-neutral terms like "drafter" or "CAD technician" are increasingly preferred.

• Rhymes for draftsman

• Nearby Words

drafter
draftiness
drafting
draftsman
draftsperson
draftswoman
drafty

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from "draft" (originally "draught," from Old English dragan meaning "to draw") and "man," literally meaning "a man of drawing."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Draftsman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/draftsman
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