draft Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
order of payment; bill of exchange.
noun a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
draught.
noun a preliminary sketch of a design or picture
rough drawing.
noun a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
draught; potation; tipple.
- they served beer on draft
noun any of the various versions in the development of a written work
draft copy.
- a preliminary draft
- the final draft of the constitution
noun the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
draught.
noun a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace
noun a dose of liquid medicine
draught.
- he took a sleeping draft
noun compulsory military service
muster; selective service; conscription.
noun a large and hurried swallow
gulp; draught; swig.
- he finished it at a single gulp
noun the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
draught; drawing.
verb draw up an outline or sketch for something
outline.
- draft a speech
verb engage somebody to enter the army
muster in; enlist.
verb make a blueprint of
blueprint; draught.

Pertaining to, or used for, drawing or pulling (as vehicles, loads, etc.). Same as Draught.
Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of air. Same as Draught. ✍ The forms draft and draught, in the senses above-given, are both on approved use.

imperfect & past participle Drafted; present participle & verbal noun Drafting

To draw the outline of; to delineate.
To compose and write; as, to draft a memorial.
To draw from a military band or post, or from any district, company, or society; to detach; to select.
Some royal seminary in Upper Egypt, from whence they drafted novices to supply their colleges and temples. Holwell.
To transfer by draft.
All her rents been drafted to London. Fielding.