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How to pronounce draft
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What does draft mean?
nounSenses relating to a current or flow or an amount which flows:
The draw through a flue of gasses or smoke resulting from a combustion process.
An act of drinking.
verbTo write a first version; to 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.
adjReferring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.
“I'd rather have a fresh, cheap draft beer.”
Referring to animals used for pulling heavy loads.
“A Clydesdale is a draft horse.”
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