draught

US /dræft/
UK /dræft/
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1.

a current of cool air in a closed room or other confined space

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Close the window, there's a cold draught coming in.
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She felt a sudden draught from under the door.
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2.

a single act of drinking or inhaling

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He took a deep draught of water after his run.
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The patient took a long draught of the medicine.
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3.

beer or other alcoholic drink served from a barrel or tank rather than from a bottle or can

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I'll have a draught beer, please.
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This pub serves excellent draught cider.
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4.

a preliminary version of a book, document, or other piece of writing

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She submitted the first draught of her novel to her editor.
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Please review the draught of the report and provide your feedback.
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5.

the depth of water needed to float a ship or boat

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The ship's draught was too deep for the shallow harbor.
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The canal was designed to accommodate vessels with a maximum draught of 3 meters.
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