nounπShareA current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.""I closed the window because I felt cold drafts coming in from outside." "weatherenvironmentbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDraw through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process."The strong drafts in the old fireplace pulled the smoke up the chimney quickly, preventing it from filling the room. "physicsenergyprocesstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of drinking."After several long drafts of water, the runner felt refreshed. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe quantity of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) drunk in one swallow."She took a deep draft from the bottle of water."drinkamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dose (of medicine, alcohol, etc.)"The patient needed two drafts of cough syrup to finally stop coughing. "medicinedrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBeer drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can.""The bar offered a variety of drafts, including a local IPA and a refreshing pilsner." "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDepth of water needed to float a ship; depth below the water line to the bottom of a vessel's hull; depth of water drawn by a vessel."The sign at the harbor warned that boats with drafts over five feet could not enter due to the shallow water. "nauticalsailingvehicleoceantechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn early version of a written work (such as a book or e-mail) or drawing."I have several drafts of my essay, but I'm not happy with any of them yet. "writingliteraturecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA preliminary sketch or outline for a plan."The architect showed us the drafts of the new house before starting construction. "planwritingbusinessartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cheque, an order for money to be paid."She paid her tuition using two drafts drawn from her savings account. "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareConscription, the system of forcing people to serve in the military."He left the country to avoid the draft."militarygovernmentpoliticswarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA system of forcing or convincing people to take an elected position."The community experienced frequent drafts to fill vacant positions on the town council because no one wanted the demanding job. "politicsgovernmentmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA system of assigning rookie players to professional sports teams.""Professional basketball and football teams use drafts to select new players from college each year." "sportbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe pulling force (tension) on couplers and draft gear during a slack stretched condition."During sudden stops, the drafts on the train car couplers can become dangerously high, potentially causing damage. "technicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe bevel given to the pattern for a casting, so that it can be drawn from the sand without damaging the mould."The metal casting pattern included sufficient drafts to allow easy removal from the sand mold without breaking it. "technicalindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(possibly obsolete) The action or an act (especially of a beast of burden or vehicle) of pulling something along or back."using oxen for draft Β shot forth an arrow with a mighty draft"actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(possibly obsolete) The act of drawing in a net for fish."After several unsuccessful drafts, the fishermen returned to shore empty-handed. "fishnauticalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(possibly obsolete) That which is drawn in; a catch, a haul."he cast his net, which brought him a very great draft"actionamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quantity that is requisitioned or drawn out from a larger population."The army conducted several drafts to increase their troop numbers during the war. "militarygovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo write a first version, make a preliminary sketch."Before presenting her project proposal, Maria drafted a few different outlines. "writingplanbusinessliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing."The architect drafts the building plans before construction begins. "artarchitecturetechnicalplanwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo write a law."The lawmakers are working hard to draft a new environmental protection law. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military."He was drafted during the Vietnam War."militarygovernmentpoliticswarnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo select someone (or something) for a particular role or purpose."There was a campaign to draft Smith to run for President."joborganizationbusinesssportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo select and separate an animal or animals from a group."The calves were drafted from the cows."animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo select a rookie player onto a professional sports team."After his last year of college football, he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins."sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo follow very closely (behind another vehicle), thereby providing an aerodynamic advantage to both lead and follower and conserving energy or increasing speed.""During the bike race, the cyclists drafted each other to save energy and maintain a higher speed." "vehicleenergysporttechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw out; to call forth."The teacher drafts ideas from her students during the brainstorming session. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw fibers out of a clump, for spinning in the production of yarn."The spinner drafts the wool, pulling and twisting it to create a continuous thread for yarn. "materialprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading