Definition of draught

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Draught (v. t.) To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing..

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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..
Draught :: Draught (a.) Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses..
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..
Draughtsman :: Draughtsman (n.) One who draws pleadings or other writings.
Hood :: Hood (n.) A chimney top, often contrived to secure a constant draught by turning with the wind..
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..
Protocol :: Protocol (n.) The minutes, or rough draught, of an instrument or transaction..
Gunboat :: Gunboat (n.) A vessel of light draught, carrying one or more guns..
Sketch :: Sketch (n.) An outline or general delineation of anything; a first rough or incomplete draught or plan of any design; especially, in the fine arts, such a representation of an object or scene as serves the artist's purpose by recording its chief features; also, a preliminary study for an original work..
Checker :: Checker (v. t.) A piece in the game of draughts or checkers.
Draughty :: Draughty (a.) Pertaining to a draught, or current of air; as, a draughtly, comfortless room..
Drawer :: Drawer (n.) One who delineates or depicts; a draughtsman; as, a good drawer..
Evener :: Evener (n.) In vehicles, a swinging crossbar, to the ends of which other crossbars, or whiffletrees, are hung, to equalize the draught when two or three horses are used abreast..
Harness :: Harness (v. t.) To make ready for draught; to equip with harness, as a horse. Also used figuratively..
Protocolist :: Protocolist (n.) One who draughts protocols.
Draught :: Draught (n.) An allowance on weighable goods. [Eng.] See Draft, 4..
Draught :: Draught (n.) A sudden attack or drawing upon an enemy.
Draught :: Draught (n.) The quantity drawn in at once in drinking; a potion or potation.
Draff :: Draff (n.) A current of air. Same as Draught.
Draught :: Draught (v. t.) To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing..
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