Draft — synonyms, definition

1. draft (Noun) N. Amer

act air air valve bank draft bill bill of exchange blast blow blueprint breath breeze brief certificate chart check cheque conscription control copy coupon • • •

draft (Noun) — A document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another.

draft (Noun) — A current of air (usually coming into a chimney, room or vehicle).

draft (Noun) — A preliminary sketch of a design or picture.

draft (Noun) — A serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg.

draft (Noun) — Any of the various versions in the development of a written work. ex. "the final draft of the constitution" ex. "a preliminary draft"

draft (Noun) — The depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded).

draft (Noun) — A regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace.

draft (Noun) — A dose of liquid medicine.

draft (Noun) — (military) compulsory military service.

draft (Noun) — A large and hurried swallow.

draft (Noun) — The act of moving a load by drawing or pulling.

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2. draft (Verb) N. Amer

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draft (Verb) — Draw up an outline or sketch for something. ex. "draft a speech"

draft (Verb) — Engage somebody to enter the army.

draft (Verb) — Make a blueprint of.

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3. draft (Adjective) N. Amer

draft (Adjective) — (of drinks) served on tap from a barrel, rather than bottled. ex. "draft beer"