Online English Dictionary

Online English Dictionary

draft

Definition

draft [noun]

1. a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another

2. a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)

3. a preliminary sketch of a design or picture

4. a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg; "they served beer on draft"

5. any of the various versions in the development of a written work; "a preliminary draft"; "the final draft of the constitution"

6. the depth of a vessel′s keel below the surface (especially when loaded)

7. a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace

8. a dose of liquid medicine; "he took a sleeping draft"

9. compulsory military service

10. a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp"

11. the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

draft [verb]

1. draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech"

2. engage somebody to enter the army

3. make a blueprint of

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Synonyms

noun
delineation, blueprint, plan, design, diagram, drawing, sketch, map, layout, representation, protocol, outline

cheque, money order, bill of exchange, postal order, letter of credit

verb
draw, draw up, outline, sketch, plan, design, formulate, compose

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