Definition of 'draft'

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Noun

1. a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
      Synonyms: bill of exchange order of payment
2. a current of air (usually coming into a room or vehicle)
      Synonyms: draught
3. a preliminary sketch of a design or picture
      Synonyms: rough drawing
4. a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg; "they served beer on draft"
      Synonyms: draught potation tipple
5. preliminary version of a written work
      Synonyms: draft copy
6. the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
      Synonyms: draught
7. a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace
8. a dose of liquid medicine; "he took a sleeping draft"
      Synonyms: draught
9. compulsory military service
      Synonyms: conscription muster selective service
10. a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp"
       Synonyms: gulp draught swig
11. the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
       Synonyms: draught drawing

Verb

1. draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech"
      Synonyms: outline
2. engage somebody to enter the army
      Synonyms: enlist muster in
      Antonyms: discharge muster out
3. make a blueprint of
      Synonyms: blueprint draught

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