Draftsman: meaning, definitions and examples

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draftsman

 

[ หˆdrษ‘หftsmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architecture

A draftsman is a person who makes detailed technical drawings or plans, especially one working in architecture or engineering.

Synonyms

architect, designer, draughtsman

Examples of usage

  • He hired a draftsman to create the blueprints for his new house.
  • The draftsman carefully measured and drew each aspect of the building.
Context #2 | Noun

art

In the art world, a draftsman is an artist skilled in drawing, especially in the use of line.

Synonyms

artist, illustrator, sketcher

Examples of usage

  • The museum featured an exhibit showcasing the work of talented draftsmen.
  • The draftsman's pencil strokes conveyed a sense of depth and texture.

Translations

Translations of the word "draftsman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desenhista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคฐเคพเคซเฅเคŸเฅเคธเคฎเฅˆเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zeichner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ juru gambar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะตัะปัั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rysownik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃฝๅ›ณๆŠ€ๅธซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dessinateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dibujante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงizer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ๋„์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุณุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kresliฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kresliฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป˜ๅ›พๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ risar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ teiknari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะทะฑะฐัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒขแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงertyojรงu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dibujante

Etymology

The term 'draftsman' originated in the mid-18th century, combining the words 'draft' and 'man'. It initially referred to someone who made rough sketches or drawings, later evolving to its current meanings in architecture and art. The role of a draftsman has been crucial in translating ideas into visual representations throughout history.

See also: draft, draftee, drafting.