draft

Definitions of draft in various dictionaries:

noun - a document ordering the payment of money

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

noun - any of the various versions in the development of a written work

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

noun - compulsory military service

noun - a large and hurried swallow

noun - the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

verb - draw up an outline or sketch for something

verb - engage somebody to enter the army

verb - make a blueprint of

A current of air in an enclosed area.

A device that regulates the flow or circulation of air.

The act of pulling loads; traction.

Something that is pulled or drawn; a load.

A team of animals used to pull loads.

The depth of a vessel’s keel below the water line, especially when loaded: a river vessel of shallow draft.

A heavy demand on resources.

A written order directing the payment of money from an account or fund.

A gulp, a swallow, or an inhalation.

The amount taken in by a single act of drinking or inhaling.

A measured portion; a dose.

The drawing of a liquid, as from a cask or keg.

An amount drawn: ordered two drafts of ale.

The process or method of selecting one or more individuals from a group, as for a service or duty: a candidate who did not pursue the nomination, but accepted a draft by the party convention.

Compulsory enrollment in the armed forces; conscription.

A body of people selected or conscripted.

A system in which the exclusive rights to new players are distributed among professional teams.

The act of drawing in a fishnet.

The quantity of fish caught.

A preliminary outline of a plan, document, or picture: the first draft of a report.

A representation of something to be constructed.

A narrow line chiseled on a stone to guide a stonecutter in leveling its surface.

A slight taper given a die to facilitate the removal of a casting.

An allowance made for loss in weight of merchandise.

To select from a group for some usually compulsory service: drafted into the army.

To draw up a preliminary version of or plan for.

To drive close behind another vehicle to take advantage of the reduced air pressure in its wake.

Suited for or used for drawing heavy loads: oxen and other draft animals.

Drawn from a cask or tap: draft beer.

verb - to conscript for military service