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By the time I was a teenager, I knew I wanted to be an artist. I was a born draftsman and liked all forms of art, so I just knew that's what I wanted to do.
Frank Frazetta

Meaning of "draftsman" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DRAFTSMAN

draftsman  [ˈdrɑːftsmən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DRAFTSMAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Draftsman is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DRAFTSMAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

draftsman

Drafter

A drafter, draughtsman or draftsman is a person who prepares technical drawings and plans under the direction of an architect or engineer.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DRAFTSMAN


aircraftsman
ˈɛəˌkrɑːftsmən
batsman
ˈbætsmən
craftsman
ˈkrɑːftsmən
draughtsman
ˈdrɑːftsmən
estatesman
ɪˈsteɪtsmən
handcraftsman
ˈhændˌkrɑːftsmən
handicraftsman
ˈhændɪˌkrɑːftsmən
huntsman
ˈhʌntsmən
loftsman
ˈlɒftsmən
plantsman
ˈplɑːntsmən
raftsman
ˈrɑːftsmən
Scotsman
ˈskɒtsmən
Scotsmen
ˈskɒtsmən
sightsman
ˈsaɪtsmən
sportsman
ˈspɔːtsmən
statesman
ˈsteɪtsmən
statesmen
ˈsteɪtsmən
Weizmann
ˈwaɪtsmən
woodcraftsman
ˈwʊdˌkrɑːftsmən
yachtsman
ˈjɒtsmən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DRAFTSMAN

draft board
draft card
draft dodger
draft letter
draft version
draft-mule work
draft-quality printing
draftable
draftee
drafter
draftier
draftiest
draftily
draftiness
draftsmanship
draftsmen
draftsperson
draftswoman
draftswomen
drafty

WORDS THAT END LIKE DRAFTSMAN

businessman
chessman
Congressman
grantsman
kinsman
leading aircraftsman
marksman
ombudsman
opening batsman
outdoorsman
pointsman
puntsman
robertsman
salesman
spokesman
swordsman
talisman
Tasman
tradesman
woodsman

Synonyms and antonyms of draftsman in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «draftsman» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DRAFTSMAN

Find out the translation of draftsman to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of draftsman from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «draftsman» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

绘图员
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dibujante
570 millions of speakers

English

draftsman
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ड्राफ्ट्समैन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رسام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рисовальщик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

desenhista
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নকশাকার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dessinateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pelukis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zeichner
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

製図工
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기초 자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Juru gambar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người thảo văn thư
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வரைவாளர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ड्राफ्ट्समन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teknik ressam
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

disegnatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sprawozdawca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рисувальник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

desenator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συντάκτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tekenaar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

föredragande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

draftsman
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of draftsman

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DRAFTSMAN»

The term «draftsman» is regularly used and occupies the 55.770 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DRAFTSMAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «draftsman» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «draftsman» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about draftsman

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2 QUOTES WITH «DRAFTSMAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word draftsman.
1
John James Audubon
To be a good draftsman was to me a blessing.
2
Frank Frazetta
By the time I was a teenager, I knew I wanted to be an artist. I was a born draftsman and liked all forms of art, so I just knew that's what I wanted to do.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DRAFTSMAN»

Discover the use of draftsman in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to draftsman and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Leonardo Da Vinci Master Draftsman: Catalogue to an ...
This handsome book offers a unified and fascinating portrait of Leonardo as draftsman, integrating his roles as artist, scientist, inventor, theorist, and teacher. 250 illustrations.
Carmen Bambach, Rachel Stern, Alison Manges, 2003
2
Greuze the draftsman
Catalogue of an exhibition held at The Frick Collection, New York, May 14-Aug. 4, 2002, and at The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, Sept. 10-Dec. 1, 2002.
Edgar Munhall, Irina Nikolaevna Novoselʹskai︠a︡, Frick Collection, 2002
3
Thomas Jefferson: Draftsman of a Nation
A biography of the author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States who was also a noted inventor, architect, farmer, statesman, and educator.
Natalie Bober, 2008
4
David Smith, painter, sculptor, draftsman
Examines the development of the work of the distinguished American artist, David Smith
Edward F. Fry, David Smith, Miranda McClintic, 1982
5
Adolf Wölfli: draftsman, writer, poet, composer
This is the first book to encompass all of W'lfli's work, including his writings and musical compositions.
Adolf Wölfli, Elka Spoerri, Daniel Baumann, 1997
6
Claude Lorrain--the painter as draftsman: drawings from the ...
This richly illustrated book examines the wide-ranging role the medium played throughout Claude's career.
Richard Rand, Antony Griffiths, Colleen M. Terry, 2006
7
Popular Mechanics
SKILLS FOR AMERICA CAREER SERIES SIX Courtesy Ford Motor Co. THE ENGINEERING DRAFTSMAN As you look around at the modern, sleek factories, office buildings or homes which seem to rise up overnight — or at the parade of ...
8
Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury: Transmitting ...
40 1 draftsman, at 1,0,3,02 1 draftsman, at 1,823.89 1 draftsman, at l,7S0.88 1 draftsman, at .* 1,001.94 3 draftsmen, at $1,801.38 4,804.14 2 draftsmen, at $1,598.0.) 3, 196. 10 1 draftsman, at 1,56. . 21 1 draftsman, at 1,562.,, 1 draftsman, at l ...
United States. Dept. of the Treasury, 1917
9
United States Congressional Serial Set
Architectural draftsman from February 4, 1909... Architectural draftsman from July 0, 1908 Architectural draftsman from April 15, 1909 Architectural draftsman to January 31, 1909 Architectural draftsman from February 1, 1909... Architectural ...
10
Rembrandt's journey: painter, draftsman, etcher
The first comprehensive survey of Rembrandt in years concentrates on his talent for visual storytelling, via paintings, prints, and drawings.
Clifford S. Ackley, Ronni Baer, Tom Rassieur, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DRAFTSMAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term draftsman is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Get lost in a little smooth jazz at Art in the Park
He spent nearly 40 years with GM, starting as a draftsman and moving into trouble-shooting, innovation and design before retiring in 2005. «Hometownlife.com, Jul 15»
2
Rare Golden Lobster caught by fishermen off coast of Scotland near …
It's almost as if someone has used a ruler and he was designed by a draftsman.' The lobster's two-toned colouring is the result of a genetic ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Funding cut for PEI job skills program
Henderson said he got his start in the workforce as a draftsman for shellfish leasing thanks to the work experience program. Henderson said it's ... «The Guardian Charlottetown, Jul 15»
4
Mattapoisett sculptor, Martha's Vineyard painter to exhibit at Marion …
A skilled draftsman, Baker's principal mediums are oil and watercolor. Of her current work Baker says, “I like painting what is around me, what is ... «Sippican Week, Jul 15»
5
Vigil held for man killed in officer-involved shooting
Carol Smith Adams: My dad, Joe Smith, graduated many years ago from the AS and worked for many years as a hull draftsman in the shipyard. «Daily Press, Jul 15»
6
See artists at work during studio tour
Weaving is complex; blending artists color theory with design skills from the draftsman and mechanical skills from the factory. Gloria first ... «The Cross Timbers Gazette, Jul 15»
7
View: Gill recorded life on goldfields
Gill had some instruction in drawing during his schooling and gained employment as a draftsman and watercolour artist at Hubard Profile ... «Bendigo Advertiser, Jul 15»
8
Larry Meyer
He worked as a computer aided draftsman and project manager at Thalden, Emery and Boyd Architects. He attended St. Paul United Methodist ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
9
'Pleasure and Piety: The Art of Joachim Wtewael '
He was a virtuoso draftsman and a brilliant colorist, adept at working on both monumental canvases and small copperplates. He could paint ... «The Georgetown Dish, Jul 15»
10
Do you know who's living next door?
Shortly after, her husband, a qualified draftsman and math teacher, was offered a job in East Africa, so off they went to a town called Moshi, ... «Winnipeg Free Press, Jul 15»

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