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drafts⋅man

  [drafts-muhn, drahfts-]
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–noun, plural -men.
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, British, draughtsman (for defs. 1–4).

Origin:
1655–65; draft + 's 1 + man 1

Related forms:
drafts⋅man⋅ship, noun

Usage note:
See -man.
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drafts·man   (drāfts'mən)   
n.  
  1. A man who draws plans or designs, as of structures to be built.
  2. A man who draws, especially an artist.
drafts'man·ship' n.
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