draft | English to English Dictionary

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draft

(dr/&/ft )

Pertaining to, or used for, drawing or pulling (as vehicles, loads, etc.). Same as Draught.(adjective)

source: webster1913

a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another(noun.possession)

Synonym:
bill of exchange, order of payment

source: wordnet30
a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)(noun.phenomenon)

Synonym:
draught

source: wordnet30
a preliminary sketch of a design or picture(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
rough drawing

source: wordnet30
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg(noun.food)

Example:
They served beer on draft.

Synonym:
draught, potation, tipple

source: wordnet30
any of the various versions in the development of a written work(noun.communication)

Example:
A preliminary draft.
The final draft of the constitution.

Synonym:
draft copy

source: wordnet30
the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)(noun.attribute)

source: wordnet30
a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a dose of liquid medicine(noun.artifact)

Example:
He took a sleeping draft.

source: wordnet30
compulsory military service(noun.act)

Synonym:
conscription, muster, selective service

source: wordnet30
a large and hurried swallow(noun.act)

Synonym:
draught, gulp, swig

source: wordnet30
the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling(noun.act)

Synonym:
draught, drawing

source: wordnet30
The act of drawing; also, the thing drawn. Same as Draught.(noun)

source: webster1913