English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From draft +‎ -s- +‎ -woman.

Noun edit

draftswoman (plural draftswomen)

  1. A woman employed in making drawings.
  2. A woman exceptionally skilled in drawing. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

Usage notes edit

  • Has the effect of highlighting gender
  • Draftsman often used without regard to gender
  • Draftsperson is sometimes used, especially in written documents.