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draughted

/ˈdrɑːftɪd/ /ˈdræftɪd/

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To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.

Examples :

"The lawyer draughted the contract and then reviewed it carefully for errors. "

writing language communication 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 draughted the initial blueprints for the new school building. "

architecture technical plan art

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To write a law.

Examples :

"The lawyer draughted the new housing law to protect tenants' rights. "

law government politics

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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 war government

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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 military government

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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

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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 larger truck to reduce wind resistance and maintain his speed on the long uphill climb. "

vehicle energy physics technical sport

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To draw out; to call forth.

Examples :

"The coach draughted Maria from the bench to play in the final minutes of the game. "

military government

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

Examples :

"The spinner carefully draughted the wool fibers, pulling them gently from the fluff to create a thin, even strand ready for twisting into yarn. "

technical process industry agriculture