Definition of draught

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Draught (n.) The act of selecting or detaching soldiers; a draft (see Draft, n., 2).

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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..
Draw :: Draw (v. t.) To write in due form; to prepare a draught of; as, to draw a memorial, a deed, or bill of exchange..
"draughtsman :: Draughtsman (n.) A man or piece used in the game of draughts..
Pargeting :: Pargeting (n.) Plasterwork; esp.: (a) A kind of decorative plasterwork in raised ornamental figures, formerly used for the internal and external decoration of houses. (b) In modern architecture, the plastering of the inside of flues, intended to give a smooth surface and help the draught..
Engorged :: Engorged (p. a.) Swallowed with greediness, or in large draughts..
Graticulation :: Graticulation (n.) The division of a design or draught into squares, in order the more easily to reproduce it in larger or smaller dimensions..
Draff :: Draff (n.) A drawing of lines for a plan; a plan delineated, or drawn in outline; a delineation. See Draught..
Tiff :: Tiff (n.) Liquor; especially, a small draught of liquor..
Waught :: Waught (n.) A large draught of any liquid.
Draught :: Draught (a.) Used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught beast; draught hooks..
Draughtsmen :: Draughtsmen (pl. ) of Draughtsma.
Precedent :: Precedent (n.) A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.
Draught :: Draught (n.) The act of drawing or pullin.
Table :: Table (n.) The board on the opposite sides of which backgammon and draughts are played.
Gunboat :: Gunboat (n.) A vessel of light draught, carrying one or more guns..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A hood or other device placed over a chimney or vent pipe, to prevent a back draught..
Draught :: Draught (n.) Capacity of being drawn; force necessary to draw; traction.
Draught :: Draught (n.) The quantity drawn in at once in drinking; a potion or potation.
Draught :: Draught (n.) A mild vesicatory; a sinapism; as, to apply draughts to the feet..
Draught :: Draught (n.) The force drawn; a detachment; -- in this sense usually written draft.
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