ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Draughtsman

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdɹɑːftsmən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Draughtsman is a noun meaning A person skilled at drawing engineering or architectural plans.

Meaning

A person skilled at drawing engineering or architectural plans.

More Meanings

  1. A piece in the game of draughts (checkers).
  2. (obsolete) A book illustrator.
  3. (obsolete) One who drinks drams; a tippler.

Example Sentences

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
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.

Word Forms

Synonyms for draughtsman

Depending on context, synonyms include drafter, drawer, draftsman, draftsperson.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include draftsperson, draftsman, rapporteur, draughtman, drafter, draughtsperson.

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