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/drɑːft/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A current of air in a closed space.
She felt a cold draught coming in through the window.
A drink, typically a drink of beer, drawn from a keg or tap.
He ordered a pint of draught beer at the pub.
A draft or outline of a document.
The writer submitted a draught of the report for review.
A deep drink.
He took a draught of water after his long run.
A team of animals or vehicles used for pulling loads.
The farmer used a draught horse to plow the fields.
verb
To draw or pull, especially in the context of a fishing net or a vehicle.
They draughted the nets out of the water after the catch.
Etymology
Middle English draught, from Old English dragan meaning 'to draw'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a cold draught
An unpleasant current of cold air.
take a draught
To consume a drink, especially in one gulp.
in one draught
To consume something quickly, in a single go.
Related Words
draft
A preliminary version or outline of a document.
draw
To pull something towards oneself.
drain
To remove liquid from a place.
Slang Meanings
A large beer served from a tap.
I'll have a draught at the bar, please.
A good-looking person; someone you want to be seen with.
That guy is a real draught; everyone wants to hang out with him.