draft meaning and definition

DRAFT noun

Definition of draft (noun)

1. a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
   • synonyms: bill of exchange, order of payment
2. a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
   • synonyms: draught
3. a preliminary sketch of a design or picture
   • synonyms: rough drawing
4. a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
   • "they served beer on draft"
   • synonyms: draught, potation, tipple
5. any of the various versions in the development of a written work
   • "a preliminary draft"; "the final draft of the constitution"
   • synonyms: draft copy
6. the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
   • synonyms: draught
7. a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace
8. a dose of liquid medicine
   • "he took a sleeping draft"
   • synonyms: draught
9. compulsory military service
   • synonyms: conscription, muster, selective service
10. a large and hurried swallow
    • "he finished it at a single gulp"
    • synonyms: draught, gulp, swig
11. the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
    • synonyms: draught, drawing

DRAFT verb

Definition of draft (verb)

1. draw up an outline or sketch for something
   • "draft a speech"
   • synonyms: outline
2. engage somebody to enter the army
   • synonyms: enlist, muster in
   • antonym: discharge
3. make a blueprint of
   • synonyms: blueprint, draught