draughtsman
/ˈdrɑːftsmən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdræftsmən/ (ame, ipa)
draughtsman — noun
- draughtsmansingular
- draughtsmenplural
1. a person who produces the precise technical drawings and plans needed to constru
a person who produces the precise technical drawings and plans needed to construct buildings, machines, and other large structures.
Kenji spent three years as an apprentice before qualifying as a draughtsman at a Tokyo firm.
The chief draughtsman reviewed every line of the bridge plans before sending them to the client.
chief draughtsman — senior job title
Mei-Lin worked as a draughtsman for a German car company, drawing detailed engine components.
A good draughtsman needs mathematical precision and a steady hand for inking plans.
The architect gave her rough sketches to a draughtsman, who turned them into detailed floor plans.
- technical illustrator
broader role that may include 3D renderings and exploded diagrams for manuals
- CAD technician
modern equivalent who uses computer software rather than manual drafting tools
- architectural drafter
American term; specifically focused on building plans and blueprints
- engineering draughtsperson
gender-neutral term common in official job titles
用法筆記
The American English spelling is 'draftsman'. The feminine form 'draughtswoman' and gender-neutral 'draughtsperson' are also occasionally used. This sense refers specifically to a job, unlike sense 2 which describes drawing ability.
常見錯誤
2. someone who has a natural talent for producing good hand-drawn pictures, especia
someone who has a natural talent for producing good hand-drawn pictures, especially of people, landscapes, or other subjects.
Sofia was a natural draughtsman whose charcoal portraits captured every detail of her subjects.
natural draughtsman — describing innate skill
The Renaissance masters were extraordinary draughtsmen who studied human anatomy in depth.
Ananya's art teacher called her the finest draughtsman in the class after seeing her life drawings.
To improve as a draughtsman, Tariq spent every Sunday afternoon sketching at the botanical gardens.
Even before art school, everyone recognised Hugo as a gifted draughtsman with a unique style.
- artist
much broader; includes painters, sculptors, and digital creators
- illustrator
more focused on narrative or commercial drawing, often for books or magazines
- sketcher
informal term suggesting quick, rough drawings rather than finished work
用法筆記
This sense describes natural drawing ability rather than a profession. It is somewhat old-fashioned in modern use; 'skilful artist' or 'talented drawer' are more common alternatives today.