Draughtsman
noun ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
- 1 A person skilled at drawing engineering or architectural plans.
"It was after the building and successful trials of the "Lord Nelson" engine on the Southern Railway that Sir Henry Fowler, then C.M.E. of the L.M.S.R., sent his chief draughtsman, Herbert Chambers, to Waterloo with the proposed weight diagram of a new 4-6-0 engine (to be known as a "Royal Scot" class), and to discuss the proposal with Mr. Clayton."
- 2 A piece in the game of draughts (checkers).
- 3 a male skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines wordnet
- 4 A book illustrator. obsolete
- 5 One who drinks drams; a tippler. obsolete
"I have used my interest in several wards of the city , that the wholesome restorative above - mentioned may be given in tavern - kitchens to all the morning's draughtsmen within"
Example
More examples"Tom asked his friend, who is a draughtsman, to draw up some plans for his extension."
Etymology
From draught + -s- + -man.
From draughts + -man.
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