noun๐ShareA current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.""I closed the window to block the draught coming from under the door." "weatherenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareDraw through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process."The faulty chimney created a poor draught, causing smoke to back up into the living room instead of escaping. "technicalenergyenvironmentutilityindustryprocessmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn act of drinking."After a long run, the runner took a large draught of water. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe 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
noun๐ShareA dose (of medicine, alcohol, etc.)"The doctor prescribed a draught of cough syrup to soothe my sore throat. "medicinedrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareBeer drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can."After a long day of work, Mark enjoyed a cold draught at his local pub. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareDepth 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 harbor was shallow, so the captain checked the ship's draught to make sure it wouldn't run aground. "nauticalsailingoceanvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn early version of a written work (such as a book or e-mail) or drawing."Before submitting the report, the professor asked to see a draught of the student's essay. "writingliteraturecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA preliminary sketch or outline for a plan."Before starting the new project, the architect presented a draught of the house design. "planartwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA cheque, an order for money to be paid."The bank teller cashed my draught for fifty pounds. "financebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareConscription, the system of forcing people to serve in the military."He left the country to avoid the draft."militarygovernmentpoliticswarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA system of forcing or convincing people to take an elected position."The school board, facing a shortage of volunteers, considered a draught to fill the vacant treasurer position, compelling someone to take on the responsibility. "politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA system of assigning rookie players to professional sports teams."The basketball team hopes to improve their performance with a good pick in this year's draught. "sportorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe pulling force (tension) on couplers and draft gear during a slack stretched condition."The intense draught on the train car couplers as the engine started pulled the cars forward with a jolt. "technicalmachinevehicleindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe bevel given to the pattern for a casting, so that it can be drawn from the sand without damaging the mould."The patternmaker carefully added draught to the wooden pattern, ensuring it could be easily removed from the sand mould after it's formed. "technicalindustrymachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(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 ย shot forth an arrow with a mighty draft"actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(possibly obsolete) The act of drawing in a net for fish."The fisherman performed a skillful draught of the net, hoping to catch a good haul of fish. "fishactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(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
noun๐ShareA quantity that is requisitioned or drawn out from a larger population."The company's new graduate program led to a significant draught of talent from local universities. "amountgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo write a first version, make a preliminary sketch."The architect will draught the initial floor plan before creating a detailed blueprint. "writingartlanguageplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing."The architect drafted the plans for the new school building. "artarchitecturetechnicalplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo write a law."The committee will draught a new policy on internet usage in the office. "politicsgovernmentlawwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military."He was drafted during the Vietnam War."militarygovernmentpoliticswarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo select someone (or something) for a particular role or purpose."There was a campaign to draft Smith to run for President."joborganizationgovernmentmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo select and separate an animal or animals from a group."The calves were drafted from the cows."animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo select a rookie player onto a professional sports team."After his last year of college football, he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins."sportentertainmentjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo follow very closely (behind another vehicle), thereby providing an aerodynamic advantage to both lead and follower and conserving energy or increasing speed."The cyclist draughted behind the truck, taking advantage of the reduced wind resistance to conserve energy on the long uphill climb. "vehicleenergysporttechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo draw out; to call forth."The magician will draught gasps of amazement from the audience with his next trick. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo draw fibers out of a clump, for spinning in the production of yarn."The weaver expertly draught the cotton fibers, preparing them for spinning into yarn. "materialprocessagricultureworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA checker: a game piece used in the game of draughts."My grandfather taught me how to move my draughts across the board. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAle: a type of beer brewed using top-fermenting yeast."My grandfather brewed a delicious draught at home. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA mild vesicatory."The doctor prescribed a draught to help reduce the swelling on my ankle. "medicinesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory."Because the farmhouse lacked indoor plumbing, Grandpa always had to use the draught in the backyard. "architecturebuildingutilityplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAny picture or drawing."The old textbook had a detailed draught of the human skeleton to help students learn. "artChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA sudden attack upon an enemy."The retreating army expected a respite, but the enemy launched a swift draught, catching them off guard. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading