English dictionary
draught
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
- a dose of liquid medicine
noun
- the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
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)
verb
- make a blueprint of
Example sentences
he finished it at a single gulp
he took a sleeping draft
they served beer on draft