Draft Meaning

There are 14 meaning(s) for word Draft

Meaning 1 : a large and hurried swallow

    Synonyms : draught,  gulp,  swig
Meaning 2 : the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

    Synonyms : draught,  drawing
Meaning 3 : a preliminary sketch of a design or picture

    Synonyms : rough drawing
Meaning 4 : compulsory military service

    Synonyms : conscription,  muster,  selective service
Meaning 5 : a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

    Example : they served beer on draft

    Synonyms : draught,  potation,  tipple
Meaning 6 : a dose of liquid medicine

    Example : he took a sleeping draft

    Synonyms : draught
Meaning 7 : draw up an outline or sketch for something

    Example : draft a speech

    Synonyms : outline
Meaning 8 : a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another

    Synonyms : bill of exchange,  order of payment
Meaning 9 : engage somebody to enter the army

    Synonyms : enlist,  muster in
Meaning 10 : any of the various versions in the development of a written work

    Example : a preliminary draft,the final draft of the constitution

    Synonyms : draft copy
Meaning 11 : make a blueprint of

    Synonyms : blueprint,  draught
Meaning 12 : the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)

    Synonyms : draught
Meaning 13 : a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)

    Synonyms : draught
Meaning 14 : a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace

How to Pronounce Draft

  • dræft