English dictionary
draft
nounPronunciation
dɹɑːft
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
noun
- a large and hurried swallow
noun
- compulsory military service
noun
- a dose of liquid medicine
noun
- a preliminary sketch of a design or picture
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)
noun
- any of the various versions in the development of a written work
noun
- a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
noun
- a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
noun
- a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
verb
- engage somebody to enter the army
verb
- make a blueprint of
verb
- draw up an outline or sketch for something
Example sentences
he finished it at a single gulp
he took a sleeping draft
a preliminary draft
the final draft of the constitution
they served beer on draft
draft a speech