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Reduction :: Reduction (v. t.) The process of making a copy of something, as a figure, design, or draught, on a smaller scale, preserving the proper proportions..

Draftsman :: Draftsman (n.) See Draughtsman.

Indraught :: Indraught (n.) A draught of air or flow of water setting inward.

Draught :: Draught (n.) The depth of water necessary to float a ship, or the depth a ship sinks in water, especially when laden; as, a ship of twelve feet draught..

Haul :: Haul (n.) A single draught of a net; as, to catch a hundred fish at a haul..

Draff :: Draff (n.) The act of drawing; also, the thing drawn. Same as Draught..

Hood :: Hood (n.) A chimney top, often contrived to secure a constant draught by turning with the wind..

Checker :: Checker (v. t.) A piece in the game of draughts or checkers.

Draught :: Draught (a.) Used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught beast; draught hooks..

Epure :: Epure (n.) A draught or model from which to build; especially, one of the full size of the work to be done; a detailed drawing..

Damper :: Damper (n.) That which damps or checks; as: (a) A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air. (b) A contrivance, as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action at a particular time..

Precedent :: Precedent (n.) A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.

Solitaire :: Solitaire (n.) A game which one person can play alone; -- applied to many games of cards, etc.; also, to a game played on a board with pegs or balls, in which the object is, beginning with all the places filled except one, to remove all but one of the pieces by jumping, as in draughts..

Draff :: Draff (n.) A drawing of lines for a plan; a plan delineated, or drawn in outline; a delineation. See Draught..

Protocol :: Protocol (v. i.) To make or write protocols, or first draughts; to issue protocols..

Nip :: Nip (n.) A sip or small draught; esp., a draught of intoxicating liquor; a dram..

Harness :: Harness (n.) The equipment of a draught or carriage horse, for drawing a wagon, coach, chaise, etc.; gear; tackling..

Swig :: Swig (v. t.) To drink in long draughts; to gulp; as, to swig cider..

Scribe :: Scribe (n.) One who writes; a draughtsman; a writer for another; especially, an offical or public writer; an amanuensis or secretary; a notary; a copyist..

Waught :: Waught (n.) A large draught of any liquid.

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