26984 words

draught

8 definitions • 5 examples
1
a current of unpleasantly cold air blowing through a room
2
the depth of water needed for a boat to be able to float:

Examples:

A punt has a shallow draught.
3

Examples:

on draught Is the lager on draught or is it bottled?
4
a game for two people, each with twelve circular pieces that they move on a board with black and white squares:

Examples:

I play draughts but I don't play chess.
5
(of drinks such as beer) stored in and served from large containers, especially barrels:

Examples:

draught beer/lager/cider
6
(of animals) used for pulling heavy loads, vehicles, etc.:

Examples:

a draught horse
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the distance between the bottom of a ship and the level of the water when the ship is floating

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