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    draught
    /drɑːft/

    noun

    • 1. a current of cool air in a room or other confined space: "heavy curtains at the windows cut out draughts" Similar current of airrush of airbreathwhiff
    • 2. a single act of drinking or inhaling: "she downed the remaining beer in one draught"

    adjective

    • 1. denoting beer or cider served from a barrel or tank rather than from a bottle or can: "draught ale"
    • 2. denoting an animal used for pulling heavy loads: "a draught horse"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDRAUGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Draught is a noun that can mean a cold current of air, the depth of water for a boat, a system of serving beer, or a game. It can also be an adjective meaning a type of beer or an animal for pulling.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDRAUGHT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Draught is a noun that means a current of cold air, the depth of water for a boat, a system of serving beer, or a game of checkers. It is also an adjective that means a type of beer or a horse for pulling.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › draughtDraught Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    5 days ago · Draught is a chiefly British spelling of draft, which means a current of air or a drink of beer. Learn more about the word, its origin, and related articles and entries.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDRAUGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Draught is a variant spelling of draft and has different meanings in British and American English. Learn the pronunciation, synonyms, examples and usage of draught in various contexts.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › draughtDRAUGHT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a current of air, esp one intruding into an enclosed space. the act of pulling a load, as by a vehicle or animal. ( as modifier ) a draught horse. the load or quantity drawn. a portion of liquid to be drunk, esp a dose of medicine. the act or an instance of drinking; a gulp or swallow.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › draughtDraught - definition of draught by The Free Dictionary

    Draught is a British variant of draft, meaning a current of air, a portion of liquid, a game, or a verb. Learn how to spell, pronounce, and use draught in different contexts with examples and synonyms.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › draught_1draught noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of draught in British and North American English. Find out the difference between draught and draft, and see examples of draught in idioms and games.