draft

Definitions

1. noun

   A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.

   Examples

   • A cold draft came through the window frame.
   • She felt a draft under the door.
2. noun

   The draw through a flue of gasses or smoke resulting from a combustion process.

   Examples

   • The chimney's draft pulled smoke up and out.
   • A poor draft caused the fire to smoke badly.
3. noun

   An act of drinking.

   Examples

   • He took a quick draft before continuing his speech.
   • She paused for a draft of cool water.
4. noun

   The quantity of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) drunk in one swallow.

   Examples

   • He took a long draft of cold water.
   • She finished her drink in one draft.
   ≈swig
5. noun

   A dose (of medicine, alcohol, etc.).

   Examples

   • The nurse administered a draft to ease the pain.
   • He took a draft of the tonic before bed.
6. noun

   Liquid, especially beer or other alcohol, drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can.

   Examples

   • He ordered a draft at the bar.
   • The pub serves several local drafts on tap.
7. noun

   The depth of water needed to float a particular ship; the depth from the waterline to the bottom of a vessel's hull; the depth of water drawn by a vessel.

   Examples

   • The cargo ship had too deep a draft for the shallow harbor.
   • Engineers calculated the vessel's draft before loading cargo.
8. noun

   A version of a written work (such as a book or paper) or drawing.

   Examples

   • She revised the first draft of her novel.
   • He submitted the final draft of the report.
9. noun

   An unsent e-mail.

   Examples

   • She saved the message as a draft.
   • He forgot about the draft sitting in his outbox.
10. noun

    A preliminary sketch or outline for a plan.

    Examples

    • The architect presented a rough draft of the building.
    • They reviewed the draft before finalizing the design.