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draft

/dræft/
verb
  1. To write a preliminary version of something.
    • The committee drafted a report on the issue.
    • She drafted a proposal for the new project.
    • I need to draft a letter to the landlord.
  2. To select someone for a special duty, especially military service.
    • The government drafted doctors to work in rural hospitals.
    • During the war, many young men were drafted.
    • He was drafted into the army at age 19.
  3. To choose a player for a professional sports team.
    • Many college athletes hope to be drafted into the NFL.
    • The team drafted a quarterback in the first round.
    • She was drafted by the top basketball team.
Synonyms
compose
Antonyms
volunteer
adjective
  1. (Of beer) served from a large container such as a keg, not from a bottle or can.
    • The bar serves draft beer from local breweries.
    • Draft beer often tastes fresher than bottled beer.
    • He ordered a pint of draft lager.
  2. Used for pulling heavy loads, as an animal or vehicle.
    • Draft animals like oxen were common in the past.
    • The farmer used draft horses to plow the field.
    • The truck is a heavy-duty draft vehicle.
noun
  1. A preliminary version of a piece of writing or a plan.
    • I wrote a rough draft of my essay before the final copy.
    • She made several changes to the draft of the contract.
    • The architect showed us the first draft of the building design.
  2. A current of cool air in a room or other enclosed space.
    • There's a cold draft coming from under the door.
    • The old house had drafts that made it hard to stay warm.
    • He closed the window to stop the draft.
  3. The act of selecting people for a special duty, especially military service.
    • He was called up in the military draft during the war.
    • The draft required all young men to register at age 18.
    • Many people protested against the draft in the 1960s.
  4. The process of choosing players for a professional sports team.
    • He was selected in the third round of the football draft.
    • The draft is an exciting time for young athletes.
    • The team got the first pick in the NBA draft.
  5. A written order for payment of money by a bank, especially from one bank to another.
    • The company sent a draft to cover the invoice.
    • You can get a cashier's draft at the bank.
    • She paid for the car with a bank draft.
  6. The depth of water a ship needs to float freely, especially when loaded.
    • The ship has a draft of 12 meters when fully loaded.
    • The harbor is too shallow for vessels with a deep draft.
    • The captain checked the draft before entering the port.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
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