draughtsman

/'drɑ:ftsmən/

Thân thiện

A draughtsman carefully draws a detailed plan for a new machine part.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A skilled worker who draws technical plans: A draughtsman is a person, typically with specialized training, who creates detailed technical drawings or plans, especially for buildings, machinery, or engineering projects. The drawings are used as guides for construction or manufacturing.

Usage

• The primary use is to denote a professional who produces technical illustrations.
• It is a formal term, often used in engineering, architecture, and industrial design contexts.
• Historically, the role was performed manually with drawing boards and instruments; today, the work often involves computer-aided design (CAD) software, though the job title may still be used.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The architect worked closely with a draughtsman to produce the blueprints for the new bridge.
  • Before the advent of CAD software, a skilled draughtsman was essential for any engineering firm.

Advanced Usage

• "Draughtsman's contract": A specific type of legal agreement outlining the terms for producing technical drawings.
  • The project's timeline was detailed in the draughtsman's contract.
• "Chief draughtsman": A senior or supervisory role within a technical drawing department.
  • She was promoted to chief draughtsman after ten years with the company.

Variants and Related Words

• Drafter (noun): A more modern, often American English, synonym for draughtsman.
  • The drafter used 3D modeling software to create the component design.
• Draughtsmanship (noun): The skill or art of a draughtsman; technical drawing ability.
  • His excellent draughtsmanship was evident in the precision of the schematics.
• Technical illustrator (noun): A related profession focusing on detailed drawings for manuals or publications.

Synonyms

• Technical drawer: A person who creates technical drawings.
• Designer: A broader term for someone who conceives and plans the creation of something, which can include making drawings.
• Cartographer: A maker of maps, which involves specialized drafting skills (a more specific, related field).

Notes on Different Meanings

• In British English, 'draughtsman' is the standard spelling for this profession. The American English spelling is typically draftsman.
• Important Distinction: This word is not related to the game of checkers (which is called 'draughts' in British English). A 'draughtsman' in this context is not a piece in the game. That is a separate, homographic noun. The definition provided here is exclusively for the professional skilled worker.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines

Từ đồng nghĩa

• draftsman
• draftsperson