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- DictionaryDraft/draft/
noun
- 1. a preliminary version of a piece of writing: "the first draft of the party's manifesto"
- 2. compulsory recruitment for military service: US "25 million men were subject to the draft"
verb
- 1. prepare a preliminary version of (a document): "I drafted a letter of resignation"
- 2. select (a person or group of people) and bring them somewhere for a certain purpose: "he was drafted to help with the task force on best safety practices"
adjective
- 1. denoting beer or other drink that is kept in and served from a barrel or tank rather than from a bottle or can: "draft beer"
- 2. denoting an animal used for pulling heavy loads: "draft oxen"
noun. any of the various versions in the development of a written work. “a preliminary draft ” “the final draft of the constitution” synonyms: draft copy. see more. noun. a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another. synonyms: bill of exchange, order of payment. see more. noun.
1 day ago · A draft is a written order for payment of money by a bank, especially from one bank to another. The money was payable by a draft drawn by the home. Ten days later Carmen received a bank draft for a plane ticket. Synonyms: money order, bill (of exchange), cheque, postal order More Synonyms of draft.
draft. verb [ T ] uk / drɑːft / us. draft verb [T] (WRITE) to produce a piece of writing or a plan that you intend to change later: to draft a letter. draft verb [T] (MILITARY) to order someone to join the armed forces. Phrasal verbs. draft sb in/draft sb into sth.
[countable] a flow of cool air in a room or other small space. Can you shut the door? There's a draft in here. (North American English) ( British English draught) [countable] (formal) one continuous action of swallowing liquid (= making it go down your throat); the amount swallowed.
Draft definition, a drawing, sketch, or design. See more.
verb. /drɑːft/ /dræft/ (also draught especially in British English) Verb Forms. draft something to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law. I'll draft a letter for you. The military began drafting a new constitution. Members of Parliament are busy drafting new legislation. to draft a bill/law/plan.
draft. (drăft) n. 1. A current of air in an enclosed area. 2. A device that regulates the flow or circulation of air. 3. a. The act of pulling loads; traction. b. Something that is pulled or drawn; a load. c. A team of animals used to pull loads. 4.