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draft
(dr/&/ft )

adjective (a)

  • Pertaining to, or used for, drawing or pulling (as vehicles, loads, etc.). Same as Draught.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • 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

verb (v)

  • draw up an outline or sketch for something(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Draft a speech.
    Synonym:
    outline
    source: wordnet30
  • engage somebody to enter the army(verb.competition)
    Synonym:
    enlist, muster in
    Antonym:
    discharge, muster out
    source: wordnet30
  • make a blueprint of(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    blueprint, draught
    source: wordnet30
  • To draw the outline of; to delineate.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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