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draft
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- pronunciation:
- draeft
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a rough piece of writing that needs more work; sketch.
He has written a draft of his book report.
- synonyms:
- sketch
- similar words:
- outline, skeleton
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| definition 2: |
a drawing, design, or plan of something to be built.
The drafts for the new building have been made.- synonyms:
- blueprint, design, plan
- similar words:
- diagram, drawing, sketch, survey
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| definition 3: |
the selection of persons for required military duty.
A draft has not been held in the United States since the 1970s.- similar words:
- levy
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| definition 4: |
the process of selecting athletes for certain professional sports teams.
He was the first to be chosen in the draft for quarterbacks. |
| definition 5: |
a current of air in a closed space such as a room, chimney, or stove.
The fire roared to life once we got a draft going.The draft in this room is making me chilly.- similar words:
- current, flow, jet, stream
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| definition 6: |
a device that controls the flow of air in a stove or furnace. Fires need the oxygen in air in order to burn.
To start a fire, open the draft on the stove so that there is plenty of oxygen.- synonyms:
- vent
- similar words:
- regulator, valve
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
drafts, drafting, drafted |
| definition 1: |
to make a sketch or rough version of.
He drafted a letter to his senator and asked me what I thought of it.- synonyms:
- outline, sketch
- similar words:
- design, plan
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| definition 2: |
of a government agency, to select (a person or persons) for required military service.
When the army drafted him, he had no choice but to report for duty.- similar words:
- enlist, levy
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| definition 3: |
to select (someone) as a player for a professional sports team.
She was drafted by the Baltimore Comets. |
| related words: |
frame, line, map, project, sign up |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
used for pulling heavy loads.
The cart was pulled by a draft horse.
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| derivations: |
draftable (adj.), drafter (n.) |
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