Definition of draught

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Draught (n.) The force drawn; a detachment; -- in this sense usually written draft.

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Philter :: Philter (v. t.) To impregnate or mix with a love potion; as, to philter a draught..
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..
Lethe :: Lethe (n.) Oblivion; a draught of oblivion; forgetfulness.
Draughtboard :: Draughtboard (n.) A checkered board on which draughts are played. See Checkerboard.
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..
Leeboard :: Leeboard (n.) A board, or frame of planks, lowered over the side of a vessel to lessen her leeway when closehauled, by giving her greater draught..
Draughtsman :: Draughtsman (n.) One who drinks drams; a tippler.
Hood :: Hood (n.) A chimney top, often contrived to secure a constant draught by turning with the wind..
Draff :: Draff (n.) A current of air. Same as Draught.
Hoveling :: Hoveling (n.) A method of securing a good draught in chimneys by covering the top, leaving openings in the sides, or by carrying up two of the sides higher than the other two..
Draught :: Draught (n.) The act of selecting or detaching soldiers; a draft (see Draft, n., 2).
Draughting :: Draughting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Draugh.
Draught :: Draught (v. t.) To diminish or exhaust by drawing.
Suck :: Suck (n.) A small 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..
Drawgear :: Drawgear (n.) A harness for draught horses.
Protocol :: Protocol (n.) The minutes, or rough draught, of an instrument or transaction..
Sip :: Sip (n.) A small draught taken with the lips; a slight taste.
Tableman :: Tableman (n.) A man at draughts; a piece used in playing games at tables. See Table, n., 10..
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