draftsman

draftsman
/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 + 'S1 + MAN1]
Usage. See -man.

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