Meaning of 'draft'

noun

the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

Synonyms: draught drawing

noun

a large and hurried swallow

Synonyms: draught gulp swig

noun

compulsory military service

Synonyms: conscription muster selective service

noun

a dose of liquid medicine

Example: "I had to take a sleeping draft."

Synonyms: draught

noun

a preliminary sketch of a design or picture

Synonyms: rough drawing

noun

a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace

noun

the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)

Synonyms: draught

noun

any of the various versions in the development of a written work

Example: "a preliminary draft"

Synonyms: draft copy

noun

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

Example: "they served beer on draft"

Synonyms: draught

noun

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

Synonyms: draught

noun

a document ordering the payment of money

Synonyms: bill of exchange order of payment

verb

engage somebody to enter the army

Synonyms: enlist muster in

verb

make a blueprint of

Synonyms: draught blueprint

verb

draw up an outline or sketch for something

Example: "draft a speech"

Synonyms: outline