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Meaning of 'draft' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Draft [ a.]
- Pertaining to, or used for, drawing or pulling (as vehicles, loads, etc.). Same as Draught.
- Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of air. Same as Draught.
2 . Draft [ v. t.]
- To draw the outline of; to delineate.
- To compose and write; as, to draft a memorial.
- To draw from a military band or post, or from any district, company, or society; to detach; to select.
- To transfer by draft.

Meaning of 'draft' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . draft [ n]
Meaning (1):
- any of the various versions in the development of a written work
Example in sentence:
  • a preliminary draft;
  • the final draft of the constitution
Meaning (2):
- a large and hurried swallow
Example in sentence:
  • he finished it at a single gulp
Meaning (3):
- a dose of liquid medicine
Example in sentence:
  • he took a sleeping draft
Meaning (4):
- a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
Example in sentence:
  • they served beer on draft
5 . draft [ v]
Meaning (5):
- draw up an outline or sketch for something
Example in sentence:
  • draft a speech

Nearby Words:

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