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Meaning of draft

noun

A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
Draw through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process.
An act of drinking.
The quantity of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) drunk in one swallow. Example: She took a deep draft from the bottle of water.
A dose (of medicine, alcohol, etc.)

verb

To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.
To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing.
To write a law.
To conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military. Example: He was drafted during the Vietnam War.
To select someone (or something) for a particular role or purpose. Example: There was a campaign to draft Smith to run for President.

adjective

Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled. Example: I'd rather have a fresh, cheap draft beer.
Referring to animals used for pulling heavy loads. Example: A Clydesdale is a draft horse.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

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