draft
noun(draft)
a large and hurried swallow
draft
noun(draft)
the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
draft
noun(draft)
a preliminary sketch of a design or picture
Synonyms: rough drawing,
draft
noun(draft)
compulsory military service
draft
noun(draft)
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
Examples:
They served beer on draft.
draft
noun(draft)
a dose of liquid medicine
Examples:
He took a sleeping draft.
draft
verb(draft)
draw up an outline or sketch for something
Examples:
Draft a speech.
draft
noun(draft)
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
Synonyms: bill of exchange, order of payment,
draft
verb(draft)
engage somebody to enter the army
draft
noun(draft)
any of the various versions in the development of a written work
Synonyms: draft copy,
Examples:
A preliminary draft.
The final draft of the constitution.
draft
verb(draft)
make a blueprint of
draft
noun(draft)
the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
draft
noun(draft)
a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
draft
noun(draft)
a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace