Definition of draught

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of draught is as below...

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

Lern More About Draught

Draught :: Draught (n.) Capacity of being drawn; force necessary to draw; traction.
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..
Precedent :: Precedent (n.) A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.
Ploughhead :: Ploughhead (n.) The clevis or draught iron of a plow.
Blast :: Blast (n.) The exhaust steam from and engine, driving a column of air out of a boiler chimney, and thus creating an intense draught through the fire; also, any draught produced by the blast..
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..
Harness :: Harness (v. t.) To make ready for draught; to equip with harness, as a horse. Also used figuratively..
Sip :: Sip (n.) A small draught taken with the lips; a slight taste.
Potation :: Potation (n.) A draught.
Tiff :: Tiff (n.) Liquor; especially, a small draught of liquor..
Percheron :: Percheron (n.) One of a breed of draught horses originating in Perche, an old district of France; -- called also Percheron-Norman..
Ambrosia :: Ambrosia (n.) A perfumed unguent, salve, or draught; something very pleasing to the taste or smell..
Draught :: Draught (a.) Used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught beast; draught hooks..
Draughts :: Draughts (n. pl.) A mild vesicatory. See Draught, n., 3 (c)..
Draw :: Draw (v. i.) To have draught, as a chimney, flue, or the like; to furnish transmission to smoke, gases, etc..
Draught :: Draught (n.) See Draft, n., 7..
Draught :: Draught (n.) That which is draw.
Indraught :: Indraught (n.) An opening from the sea into the land; an inlet.
Extract :: Extract (n.) A draught or copy of writing; certified copy of the proceedings in an action and the judgement therein, with an order for execution..
Evener :: Evener (n.) In vehicles, a swinging crossbar, to the ends of which other crossbars, or whiffletrees, are hung, to equalize the draught when two or three horses are used abreast..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us