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Draft

/dɹæft/

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

📖 Definitions of "Draft"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    An act of drinking.

  4. 4

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

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

verb
  1. 1

    To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    To write a law.

  4. 4

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

    "He was drafted during the Vietnam War."

adjective
  1. 1

    Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.

    "I'd rather have a fresh, cheap draft beer."

  2. 2

    Referring to animals used for pulling heavy loads.

    "A Clydesdale is a draft horse."

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