DRAFTSMAN


Meaning of DRAFTSMAN in English

— draftsmanship , n.

/drafts"meuhn, drahfts"-/ , n. , pl. draftsmen .

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).

Also, Brit., draughtsman (for defs. 1-4).

[ 1655-65; DRAFT + 'S 1 + MAN 1 ]

Usage . See -man .

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .