Definition of draught

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

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Draught :: Draught (n.) That which draw.
Draught :: Draught (n.) A current of air moving through an inclosed place, as through a room or up a chimney..
Draught :: Draught (n.) That which is taken by sweeping with a net.
Draw :: Draw (v. i.) To admit the action of pulling or dragging; to undergo draught; as, a carriage draws easily..
Quaff :: Quaff (v. t.) To drink with relish; to drink copiously of; to swallow in large draughts.
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..
Draftsman :: Draftsman (n.) See Draughtsman.
Draff :: Draff (n.) A drawing of lines for a plan; a plan delineated, or drawn in outline; a delineation. See Draught..
Carouse :: Carouse (n.) A large draught of liquor.
Draughthouse :: Draughthouse (n.) A house for the reception of waste matter; a privy.
Draughtsman :: Draughtsman (n.) One who draws plans and sketches of machinery, structures, and places; also, more generally, one who makes drawings of any kind..
Draught :: Draught (a.) Used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught beast; draught hooks..
Draughts :: Draughts (n. pl.) A game, now more commonly called checkers. See Checkers..
Draught :: Draught (a.) Drawn directly from the barrel, or other receptacle, in distinction from bottled; on draught; -- said of ale, cider, and the like..
King :: King (n.) A crowned man in the game of draughts.
Draft :: Draft (a.) Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of air. Same as Draught..
Draught :: Draught (n.) The force drawn; a detachment; -- in this sense usually written draft.
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..
Circean :: Circean (a.) Having the characteristics of Circe, daughter of Sol and Perseis, a mythological enchantress, who first charmed her victims and then changed them to the forms of beasts; pleasing, but noxious; as, a Circean draught..
Sip :: Sip (n.) A small draught taken with the lips; a slight taste.
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