draft

/drˈæft/

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