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draft
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- pronunciation:
- draeft
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, adjective
- phrases:
- on draft
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a preliminary sketch of a piece of writing; rough draft.
I made corrections on the first draft of my essay.
- synonyms:
- rough, sketch
- similar words:
- outline, preliminary, skeleton
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definition 2: |
a drawing, design, or plan of something to be constructed.
The architect came by to show us the drafts.- synonyms:
- blueprint, design, plan
- similar words:
- diagram, drawing, outline, overview, rough, sketch, survey
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definition 3: |
the process of selecting persons for compulsory military duty.
A military draft has not been held in the United States since the Vietnam War.- similar words:
- conscription, 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 an enclosed space such as a room, chimney, or stove (sometimes spelled "draught").
The draft coming in from under the door is making me chilly.- similar words:
- air curtain, current, flow, jet, stream
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definition 6: |
a device for controlling the flow of air, as in a stove or furnace (sometimes spelled "draught").
Open the draft before you try to light the fire.- synonyms:
- damper, vent
- similar words:
- exhaust, regulator, valve, ventilator
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definition 7: |
a written order for money to be drawn from an account.
- synonyms:
- check
- similar words:
- cashier's check, money order
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definition 8: |
the act of drinking or inhaling (sometimes spelled "draught").
- synonyms:
- breathing, drinking, inhalation, potation, respiration
- similar words:
- inspiration
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definition 9: |
that which is drunk or inhaled at one time; drink; dose (sometimes spelled "draught").
- synonyms:
- swallow
- similar words:
- dose, drink, gulp, pull, sip, slug, swig, swill
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definition 10: |
the act of drawing a liquid from a container, such as a cask or barrel, or the amount of liquid drawn (sometimes spelled "draught").
- synonyms:
- broaching, tapping
- similar words:
- siphoning
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definition 11: |
the depth of water a ship displaces when loaded (sometimes spelled "draught").
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phrase: |
on draft |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
drafts, drafting, drafted |
definition 1: |
to make a preliminary sketch or version of; outline.
He drafted a letter to his senator and asked me what I thought of it.- synonyms:
- block out, outline, rough out, sketch
- similar words:
- chart, design, plan
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definition 2: |
to put into written from.
She drafted a careful reply to his letter.- synonyms:
- draw up, write
- similar words:
- compose, indite, limn, pen, redact
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definition 3: |
to select for compulsory military service.
He was the first from his small town to be drafted into the army.- synonyms:
- conscript
- similar words:
- enlist, impress, induct, levy, press
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definition 4: |
to select as a player for a professional sports team.
The New York Yankees drafted him as a pitcher that year. |
related words: |
commandeer, frame, line, map, press, project, sign up |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
being a preliminary sketch or tentative version.
a draft copy- similar words:
- preliminary, rough
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definition 2: |
drawn from a large container such as a cask (sometimes spelled "draught").
draft ale |
definition 3: |
suited or used for pulling heavy loads (sometimes spelled "draught").
a draft horse
- similar words:
- work
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related words: |
manuscript, scratch |
derivations: |
draftable (adj.), drafter (n.) |
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