Noun
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the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
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a large and hurried swallow
"he finished it at a single gulp"
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compulsory military service
- selective service -
a dose of liquid medicine
"he took a sleeping draft"
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a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace
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the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
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any of the various versions in the development of a written work
"a preliminary draft"
"the final draft of the constitution"
- draft copy -
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
"they served beer on draft"
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a preliminary sketch of a design or picture
- rough drawing -
a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
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a document ordering the payment of money
drawn by one person or bank on another
- bill of exchange - order of payment
Verb
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make a blueprint of
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engage somebody to enter the army
- muster in -
draw up an outline or sketch for something
"draft a speech"