DRAFTIER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

compulsory military service

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

a document ordering the payment of money

Example: drawn by one person or bank on another

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

a dose of liquid medicine

Example: he took a sleeping draft

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Noun

a preliminary sketch of a design or picture

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Noun

a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Noun

the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Noun

any of the various versions in the development of a written work

Example: a preliminary draft; the final draft of the constitution

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Noun

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

Example: they served beer on draft

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Noun

a large and hurried swallow

Example: he finished it at a single gulp

Meaning 12

Part of speech: Verb

engage somebody to enter the army

Meaning 13

Part of speech: Verb

make a blueprint of

Meaning 14

Part of speech: Verb

draw up an outline or sketch for something

Example: draft a speech