draught vs draft
Definitions
noun
- the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
- a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
- the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
- a dose of liquid medicine
- a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
verb
- make a blueprint of
Examples
Most of this I've written down to get my own thoughts in order before I start draughting letters to the media, but first I have a couple of weeks of university to catch up on… sheesh.
In their houses, they play much at that most ingenious game which we call chess, or else at draughts.
Since draughtsmanship was the foundation of all his art, engravings, etchings, lithographs, linocuts, and drawings poured from him in astonishing quantity and quality.
Definitions
noun
- the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
- a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
- the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
- a dose of liquid medicine
- a preliminary sketch of a design or picture
verb
- make a blueprint of
- engage somebody to enter the army
- draw up an outline or sketch for something
Examples
They are trying to rush through the draft resolution before the general election.
Slow the airplane to reduce impact forces; also, you'll likely encounter wind shear and strong downdrafts.
Falling masonry, backdrafts and explosions are all very real dangers facing a firefighter outside the training room.
