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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Examples of draftsman in a sentence
Her use of color is not outstanding, but she is a first-rate draftsman.
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DRAFTSMAN Defined for English Language Learners
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: a person whose job is to make drawings that will be used to make machines, buildings, etc.
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: someone who writes an official or legal document (such as a law) based on the ideas that have been officially discussed
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: an artist who draws well
Law Dictionary
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: a person who prepares or composes legal or legislative documents
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