layout man

noun

1
: one who plans the layout of material to be printed or reproduced
2
: a worker who marks out patterns on metal, stone, glass, textiles, or other material in preparation for such subsequent operations as cutting, bending, punching: such as
a
: one who outlines on stock lumber the shape of furniture or other parts
b
: one who marks guide lines on metal parts to indicate material to be removed in machining
c
: one who uses a guiding design to prepare settings for stones on models of jewelry
d
: one who indicates by chalk lines the way in which steel plates are to be cut for use in ship or locomotive building

called also duplicator

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“Layout man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/layout%20man. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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