draftsman
noun
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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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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 2018 Some of the original drawings of the theater's interior are signed by Sullivan's young draftsman, Frank Lloyd Wright, who had been hired by the firm in 1888. — Candace Jordan, chicagotribune.com, "Devil's Ball fires up support for Auditorium Theatre," 10 July 2018 Francis was a college graduate and draftsman for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for more than twenty years. — Hartford Courant, courant.com, "Francis Armand Albrizio," 31 May 2018 Louis Sullivan designed the Wainwright Tomb in Bellefontaine; Frank Lloyd Wright was a draftsman on the project. — Aimee Levitt, Chicago Reader, "Lincoln, lizard mounds, angels, devil’s curses, and junk food magnates: midwestern cemeteries have ’em all," 30 May 2018 His skills as a draftsman, especially in watercolor, obviated any assist from a mechanical device. — Richard B. Woodward, WSJ, "‘Winslow Homer and the Camera: Photography and the Art of Painting’ Review: An Unclear Creative Influence," 4 July 2018 The retired draftsman, who splits his time between Edmonton, Canada, and Glendale, loves how affordable the charter fishing trips are in Rocky Point compared to Florida and other vacation spots. — Dawn Gilbertson, azcentral, "Beyond the beach in Rocky Point, Mexico: 6 things to do in Puerto Penasco," 25 June 2018 Captain Boase had been with the men from the drill hall in Dundee and knew Joe’s skill as a draftsman. — Mary Horlock, Longreads, "The Camouflage Artist: Two Worlds Wars, Two Loves, and One Great Deception," 21 June 2018 The design, completed in 1914, is by E. Allen Wilson (not to be confused with the Wilson Bros.), a skilled draftsman who was responsible for several buildings along the 52nd Street corridor. — Inga Saffron, Philly.com, "The history in pictures of West Philadelphia's forgotten 'Flatiron building' | Inga Saffron," 20 May 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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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
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Legal Definition of draftsman
: a person who prepares or composes legal or legislative documents
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