English Explanatory Dictionary

draughtsman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person skilled at drawing engineering or architectural plans.
  2. A book illustrator.
  3. One who drinks drams; a tippler.
noun
  1. A piece in the game of draughts (checkers).

Pronunciation

/ˈdɹɑːftsmən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-draughtsman.wav

Word forms

draughtsman draughtsmen draftman draftsman draughtman

Etymology

From draught + -s- + -man.

Synonyms

drafter drawer

Derived words

draughtsmanly draughtsmanship
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