draftsman
noun
drafts·man ˈdraf(t)-smən 
ˈdräf(t)-
1
: a person who draws plans and sketches (as of machinery or structures)
2
: a person who draws legal documents or other writings
3
: an artist who excels in drawing
draftsmanly
ˈdraf(t)-smən-lē
adjective ˈdräf(t)-
draftsmanship
ˈdraf(t)-smən-ˌship
noun ˈdräf(t)-
Example Sentences
Her use of color is not outstanding, but she is a first-rate draftsman.
Recent Examples on the Web Oldenburg was known as a sculptor, draftsman and provocateur throughout his career. 
Suzanne Muchnic, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2022 Springbar tents were the creation of a World War II naval draftsman named Jack Kirkham, who went home to Salt Lake City after his discharge and started making canvas awnings for buildings. Bill Gifford, Outside Online, 26 July 2022 His mother, Grace (Whelehan) Kelly, was a librarian; his father, Charles, was a draftsman for RCA Victor Records. New York Times, 20 July 2022 After May died in 1880, his chief draftsman, architect Adolph Scherrer, took over the project. Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 6 July 2022 Justice Alito, a careful draftsman, then seemed to distinguish between the two sets of decisions. Adam Liptak, New York Times, 8 May 2022 James attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and Wilson Junior College in Chicago and worked as a junior engineer draftsman before he was drafted in 1943. Nathan Solis, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Feb. 2022 James attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and Wilson Junior College in Chicago and worked as a junior engineer draftsman before he was drafted in 1943. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2022 James attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and Wilson Junior College in Chicago and worked as a junior engineer draftsman before he was drafted in 1943. Nathan Solis, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Feb. 2022 See More
Suzanne Muchnic, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2022 Springbar tents were the creation of a World War II naval draftsman named Jack Kirkham, who went home to Salt Lake City after his discharge and started making canvas awnings for buildings. Bill Gifford, Outside Online, 26 July 2022 His mother, Grace (Whelehan) Kelly, was a librarian; his father, Charles, was a draftsman for RCA Victor Records. New York Times, 20 July 2022 After May died in 1880, his chief draftsman, architect Adolph Scherrer, took over the project. Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 6 July 2022 Justice Alito, a careful draftsman, then seemed to distinguish between the two sets of decisions. Adam Liptak, New York Times, 8 May 2022 James attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and Wilson Junior College in Chicago and worked as a junior engineer draftsman before he was drafted in 1943. Nathan Solis, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Feb. 2022 James attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and Wilson Junior College in Chicago and worked as a junior engineer draftsman before he was drafted in 1943. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2022 James attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and Wilson Junior College in Chicago and worked as a junior engineer draftsman before he was drafted in 1943. Nathan Solis, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Legal Definition
draftsman
noun
drafts·man ˈdrafts-mən
: a person who prepares or composes legal or legislative documents