Background for draughting

draughting

/ˈdrɑːftɪŋ/ /ˈdræftɪŋ/

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verb

To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.

Examples :

"The architect is draughting the initial floor plan for the new house. "

writing technical plan industry architecture job business

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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 is draughting the plans for the new library. "

architecture technical building plan art job

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verb

To write a law.

Examples :

"The committee is currently draughting a new law to protect local wildlife. "

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 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 business organization

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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 was draughting behind the truck to use less energy as she climbed the steep hill." "

vehicle energy physics sport technology

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verb

To draw out; to call forth.

Examples :

"The company is draughting skilled workers from other departments to complete the urgent project. "

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

Examples :

"As she spun the wool into yarn, Grandma was carefully draughting the fibers to create a smooth, even thread. "

technical process agriculture industry material