Definition of draught

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Draught (a.) Used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught beast; draught hooks..

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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..
Scantling :: Scantling (v. t.) A rough draught; a rude sketch or outline.
Draff :: Draff (n.) Depth of water necessary to float a ship. See Draught.
Checker :: Checker (v. t.) A piece in the game of draughts or checkers.
Bonnet :: Bonnet (n.) A metallic canopy, or projection, over an opening, as a fireplace, or a cowl or hood to increase the draught of a chimney, etc..
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..
Precedent :: Precedent (n.) A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.
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..
Table :: Table (n.) The board on the opposite sides of which backgammon and draughts are played.
Drawer :: Drawer (n.) One who delineates or depicts; a draughtsman; as, a good drawer..
Draughtsmen :: Draughtsmen (pl. ) of Draughtsma.
Philter :: Philter (v. t.) To impregnate or mix with a love potion; as, to philter a draught..
Drawgear :: Drawgear (n.) A harness for draught horses.
Draught :: Draught (n.) A sketch, outline, or representation, whether written, designed, or drawn; a delineation..
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..
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..
Indraught :: Indraught (n.) A draught of air or flow of water setting inward.
Draff :: Draff (n.) A current of air. Same as Draught.
Rough :: Rough (n.) Hastily or carelessly done; wanting finish; incomplete; as, a rough estimate; a rough draught..
Man :: Man (n.) One of the piece with which certain games, as chess or draughts, are played..
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