A person whose job is to make detailed technical drawings, such as plans for buildings, machines, or engineering projects. The term is somewhat old-fashioned, and more neutral words like 'drafter' or 'draftsperson' are now common.
From 'draft' (earlier 'draught') + 'man', meaning someone who draws up plans or designs. It emerged when technical drawing became a specialized profession. The spelling shifted along with 'draft/draught' changes in English.
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