draftswoman

English

Alternative forms

• draftwoman
• draughtswoman

Etymology

From draft +‎ -s- +‎ -woman.

Noun

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

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