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draught

/dɹɑːft/ /dɹæft/

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A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.

Examples :

""I closed the window to block the draught coming from under the door." "

weather environment

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Draw through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process.

Examples :

"The faulty chimney created a poor draught, causing smoke to back up into the living room instead of escaping. "

technical energy environment utility industry process machine

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An act of drinking.

Examples :

"After a long run, the runner took a large draught of water. "

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The quantity of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) drunk in one swallow.

Examples :

"She took a deep draft from the bottle of water."

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A dose (of medicine, alcohol, etc.)

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed a draught of cough syrup to soothe my sore throat. "

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Beer drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can.

Examples :

"After a long day of work, Mark enjoyed a cold draught at his local pub. "

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Depth 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.

Examples :

"The harbor was shallow, so the captain checked the ship's draught to make sure it wouldn't run aground. "

nautical sailing ocean vehicle

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An early version of a written work (such as a book or e-mail) or drawing.

Examples :

"Before submitting the report, the professor asked to see a draught of the student's essay. "

writing literature communication

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A preliminary sketch or outline for a plan.

Examples :

"Before starting the new project, the architect presented a draught of the house design. "

plan art writing

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A cheque, an order for money to be paid.

Examples :

"The bank teller cashed my draught for fifty pounds. "

finance business

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Conscription, the system of forcing people to serve in the military.

Examples :

"He left the country to avoid the draft."

military government politics war

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A system of forcing or convincing people to take an elected position.

Examples :

"The school board, facing a shortage of volunteers, considered a draught to fill the vacant treasurer position, compelling someone to take on the responsibility. "

politics government

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A system of assigning rookie players to professional sports teams.

Examples :

"The basketball team hopes to improve their performance with a good pick in this year's draught. "

sport organization

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The pulling force (tension) on couplers and draft gear during a slack stretched condition.

Examples :

"The intense draught on the train car couplers as the engine started pulled the cars forward with a jolt. "

technical machine vehicle industry

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The bevel given to the pattern for a casting, so that it can be drawn from the sand without damaging the mould.

Examples :

"The patternmaker carefully added draught to the wooden pattern, ensuring it could be easily removed from the sand mould after it's formed. "

technical industry machine building

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(possibly obsolete) The action or an act (especially of a beast of burden or vehicle) of pulling something along or back.

Examples :

"using oxen for draft shot forth an arrow with a mighty draft"

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(possibly obsolete) The act of drawing in a net for fish.

Examples :

"The fisherman performed a skillful draught of the net, hoping to catch a good haul of fish. "

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(possibly obsolete) That which is drawn in; a catch, a haul.

Examples :

"he cast his net, which brought him a very great draft"

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A quantity that is requisitioned or drawn out from a larger population.

Examples :

"The company's new graduate program led to a significant draught of talent from local universities. "

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verb

To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.

Examples :

"The architect will draught the initial floor plan before creating a detailed blueprint. "

writing art language plan

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To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing.

Examples :

"The architect drafted the plans for the new school building. "

art architecture technical plan

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To write a law.

Examples :

"The committee will draught a new policy on internet usage in the office. "

politics government law writing

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To conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military.

Examples :

"He was drafted during the Vietnam War."

military government politics war

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To select someone (or something) for a particular role or purpose.

Examples :

"There was a campaign to draft Smith to run for President."

job organization government military

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To select and separate an animal or animals from a group.

Examples :

"The calves were drafted from the cows."

animal agriculture

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To select a rookie player onto a professional sports team.

Examples :

"After his last year of college football, he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins."

sport entertainment job

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To follow very closely (behind another vehicle), thereby providing an aerodynamic advantage to both lead and follower and conserving energy or increasing speed.

Examples :

"The cyclist draughted behind the truck, taking advantage of the reduced wind resistance to conserve energy on the long uphill climb. "

vehicle energy sport technical action

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To draw out; to call forth.

Examples :

"The magician will draught gasps of amazement from the audience with his next trick. "

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To draw fibers out of a clump, for spinning in the production of yarn.

Examples :

"The weaver expertly draught the cotton fibers, preparing them for spinning into yarn. "

material process agriculture work

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A checker: a game piece used in the game of draughts.

Examples :

"My grandfather taught me how to move my draughts across the board. "

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Ale: a type of beer brewed using top-fermenting yeast.

Examples :

"My grandfather brewed a delicious draught at home. "

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A mild vesicatory.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed a draught to help reduce the swelling on my ankle. "

medicine substance

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An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.

Examples :

"Because the farmhouse lacked indoor plumbing, Grandpa always had to use the draught in the backyard. "

architecture building utility place

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Any picture or drawing.

Examples :

"The old textbook had a detailed draught of the human skeleton to help students learn. "

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A sudden attack upon an enemy.

Examples :

"The retreating army expected a respite, but the enemy launched a swift draught, catching them off guard. "

military war action