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Draughtboard :: Draughtboard (n.) A checkered board on which draughts are played. See Checkerboard.

Draught :: Draught (a.) Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses..

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..

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..

Draught :: 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..

"draughtsman :: Draughtsman (n.) A man or piece used in the game of draughts..

Draught :: Draught (n.) The quantity drawn in at once in drinking; a potion or potation.

Jack :: "Jack (n.) A hood or other device placed over a chimney or vent pipe, to prevent a back draught..

Draught :: Draught (n.) The bevel given to the pattern for a casting, in order that it may be drawn from the sand without injury to the mold..

Draft :: Draft (a.) Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of air. Same as Draught..

Waught :: Waught (n.) A large draught of any liquid.

Draught :: Draught (n.) A mild vesicatory; a sinapism; as, to apply draughts to the feet..

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..

Draughtsman :: Draughtsman (n.) One who draws pleadings or other writings.

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..

Protocol :: Protocol (n.) The minutes, or rough draught, of an instrument or transaction..

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

Draft :: Draft (a.) Pertaining to, or used for, drawing or pulling (as vehicles, loads, etc.). Same as Draught..

Draught :: Draught (n.) A sketch, outline, or representation, whether written, designed, or drawn; a delineation..

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..

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