draught

noun
UK: /drɑːft/
US: /dræft/

  1. A flow of cool air in a room or other confined space.

    1. I felt a cold draught, so I closed the window immediately.
    2. The old house was very draughty, with a noticeable draught coming under the door.

  2. A drink of liquid, especially beer or cider, drawn from a barrel or tap.

    1. I ordered a draught beer at the pub after work today.
    2. He took a long draught of water after the game, feeling quite refreshed afterward.

  3. The depth of water a ship needs to float; also called a draft.

    1. The ship's draught was too deep for the shallow harbor entrance.
    2. They checked the draught of the vessel to ensure it could navigate the river safely.

  4. A preliminary sketch or version of something.

    1. He showed me the first draught of his new novel.
    2. The lawyer reviewed the draught of the contract very carefully before finalizing it.

Synonyms

recruit enlist drink outline design sketch wind breeze pull
draught transitive-verb

  1. To draw or sketch something.

    1. He can draught plans for houses.
    2. The architect draughted a new design during the meeting, surprising everyone.

  2. To select someone for mandatory military service.

    1. Young men were draughted into the army.
    2. Many tried to avoid being draughted during the Vietnam War.
draught adjective

  1. Serving or designed for drawing vehicles or loads.

    1. They used draught horses on the farm.
    2. A strong draught animal is needed for pulling heavy carts across rough terrain.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "draught" in English means: A flow of cool air in a room or other confined space., A drink of liquid, especially beer or cider, drawn from a barrel or tap., The depth of water a ship needs to float; also called a draft., A preliminary sketch or version of something..

The phonetic transcription of "draught" is /drɑːft/ in British English and /dræft/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "draught": recruit, enlist, drink, outline, design, sketch, wind, breeze, pull.

Example usage of "draught": "I felt a cold draught, so I closed the window immediately.". More examples on the page.