Definition of draught

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Draught (n.) That which is taken by sweeping with a net.

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Draught :: Draught (a.) Drawn directly from the barrel, or other receptacle, in distinction from bottled; on draught; -- said of ale, cider, and the like..
Harness :: Harness (v. t.) To make ready for draught; to equip with harness, as a horse. Also used figuratively..
Checkerboard :: Checkerboard (n.) A board with sixty-four squares of alternate color, used for playing checkers or draughts..
Draft :: Draft (a.) Pertaining to, or used for, drawing or pulling (as vehicles, loads, etc.). Same as Draught..
Score :: Score (n.) The original and entire draught, or its transcript, of a composition, with the parts for all the different instruments or voices written on staves one above another, so that they can be read at a glance; -- so called from the bar, which, in its early use, was drawn through all the parts..
Harness :: Harness (n.) The equipment of a draught or carriage horse, for drawing a wagon, coach, chaise, etc.; gear; tackling..
Draughty :: Draughty (a.) Pertaining to a draught, or current of air; as, a draughtly, comfortless room..
Flat :: Flat (n.) A flat-bottomed boat, without keel, and of small draught..
Hood :: Hood (n.) A chimney top, often contrived to secure a constant draught by turning with the wind..
Draff :: Draff (n.) The form of any writing as first drawn up; the first rough sketch of written composition, to be filled in, or completed. See Draught..
Draught :: Draught (n.) The drawing of a bowstring.
Draught :: Draught (n.) An order for the payment of money; -- in this sense almost always written draft.
Swill :: Swill (n.) To drink in great draughts; to swallow greedily.
Draught :: Draught (n.) Capacity of being drawn; force necessary to draw; traction.
Draughtsman :: Draughtsman (n.) One who drinks drams; a tippler.
Drawgear :: Drawgear (n.) A harness for draught horses.
Punch :: Punch (n.) One of a breed of large, heavy draught horses; as, the Suffolk punch..
Sip :: Sip (n.) A small draught taken with the lips; a slight taste.
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A hood or other device placed over a chimney or vent pipe, to prevent a back draught..
Table :: Table (n.) The games of backgammon and of draughts.
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