Definition of draught

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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..

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Draught :: Draught (v. t.) To draw out; to call forth. See Draft.
Draught :: Draught (a.) Drawn directly from the barrel, or other receptacle, in distinction from bottled; on draught; -- said of ale, cider, and the like..
Draught :: Draught (a.) Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses..
Draught :: Draught (n.) A move, as at chess or checkers..
Indraught :: Indraught (n.) An opening from the sea into the land; an inlet.
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..
Dam :: Dam (n.) A kind or crowned piece in the game of draughts.
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..
Draughty :: Draughty (a.) Pertaining to a draught, or current of air; as, a draughtly, comfortless room..
Draff :: Draff (n.) A current of air. Same as Draught.
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..
Draughtboard :: Draughtboard (n.) A checkered board on which draughts are played. See Checkerboard.
Tableman :: Tableman (n.) A man at draughts; a piece used in playing games at tables. See Table, n., 10..
Ambrosia :: Ambrosia (n.) A perfumed unguent, salve, or draught; something very pleasing to the taste or smell..
Draught :: Draught (n.) The act of moving loads by drawing, as by beasts of burden, and the like..
Table :: Table (n.) The games of backgammon and of draughts.
Philter :: Philter (v. t.) To impregnate or mix with a love potion; as, to philter a 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..
Draughthouse :: Draughthouse (n.) A house for the reception of waste matter; a privy.
Graticule :: Graticule (n.) A design or draught which has been divided into squares, in order to reproduce it in other dimensions..
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