a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another

[ Syn: bill of exchange , order of payment ]

a large and hurried swallow; he finished it at a single gulp

[ Syn: gulp , draught , swig ]

the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

[ Syn: draught , drawing ]

a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)

[ Syn: draught ]

a preliminary sketch of a design or picture

[ Syn: rough drawing ]

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg; they served beer on draft

[ Syn: draught , potation , tipple ]

any of the various versions in the development of a written work; a preliminary draft; the final draft of the constitution

[ Syn: draft copy ]

the depth of a vessels keel below the surface (especially when loaded)

[ Syn: draught ]

a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace

a dose of liquid medicine; he took a sleeping draft

[ Syn: draught ]

compulsory military service

[ Syn: conscription , muster , selective service ]

draw up an outline or sketch for something; draft a speech

[ Syn: outline ]

engage somebody to enter the army

[ Syn: enlist , muster in ]

make a blueprint of

[ Syn: blueprint , draught ]