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
the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
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
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 ]