Definitions for draft

Definitions for (noun) draft

Main entry: draft, draught, drawing

Definition: the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling


Main entry: draft, draught, gulp, swig

Definition: a large and hurried swallow

Usage: he finished it at a single gulp


Main entry: conscription, draft, muster, selective service

Definition: compulsory military service


Main entry: draft, draught

Definition: a dose of liquid medicine

Usage: he took a sleeping draft


Main entry: draft, rough drawing

Definition: a preliminary sketch of a design or picture


Main entry: draft

Definition: a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace


Main entry: draft, draught

Definition: the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)


Main entry: draft, draft copy

Definition: any of the various versions in the development of a written work

Usage: a preliminary draft; the final draft of the constitution


Main entry: draft, draught, potation, tipple

Definition: a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

Usage: they served beer on draft


Main entry: draft, draught

Definition: a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)


Main entry: bill of exchange, order of payment, draft

Definition: a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another


Definitions for (verb) draft

Main entry: draft, enlist, muster in

Definition: engage somebody to enter the army


Main entry: draft, draught, blueprint

Definition: make a blueprint of


Main entry: draft, outline

Definition: draw up an outline or sketch for something

Usage: draft a speech


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