Draught
noun
A large amount of drink swallowed at one go.
He took a long draught from the glass of water.
Often appears as...
- long draught
- thirsty draught
noun
A current of cool air in a room or other confined space.
Close the window, there's a draught.
Often appears as...
- cold draught
- strong draught
noun
The amount of water a ship needs to float.
This ship has a draught of 20 feet.
Often appears as...
- shallow draught
- deep draught
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Technical
noun
Beer served from a cask or keg rather than from a bottle or can.
We prefer draught beer over bottled ones.
Often appears as...
- draught beer
- local draught
noun
A preliminary version of a piece of writing.
He made a rough draught of the letter.
Often appears as...
- rough draught
- first draught
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Academic
noun
An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette.
He took a deep draught from the cigarette.
Often appears as...
- long draught
- final draught
noun
A large amount of drink swallowed at one go.
He took a long draught from the glass of water.
Often appears as...
- long draught
- thirsty draught
noun
A current of cool air in a room or other confined space.
Close the window, there's a draught.
Often appears as...
- cold draught
- strong draught
noun
The amount of water a ship needs to float.
This ship has a draught of 20 feet.
Often appears as...
- shallow draught
- deep draught
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Beer served from a cask or keg rather than from a bottle or can.
We prefer draught beer over bottled ones.
Often appears as...
- draught beer
- local draught
noun
A preliminary version of a piece of writing.
He made a rough draught of the letter.
Often appears as...
- rough draught
- first draught
Usage tips
Academic
noun
An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette.
He took a deep draught from the cigarette.
Often appears as...
- long draught
- final draught
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Quantity Context
Refers to the quantity of liquid, usually a large swallow.
She took a hearty draught of lemonade.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Action
Implies the action of consuming a liquid quickly.
After jogging, he enjoyed a refreshing draught of water.
Pro Tip 1/2Quantity Context
Refers to the quantity of liquid, usually a large swallow.
She took a hearty draught of lemonade.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Action
Implies the action of consuming a liquid quickly.
After jogging, he enjoyed a refreshing draught of water.
Pro Tip 1/2Quantity Context
Refers to the quantity of liquid, usually a large swallow.
She took a hearty draught of lemonade.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Action
Implies the action of consuming a liquid quickly.
After jogging, he enjoyed a refreshing draught of water.
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Video examples
The Irish myth of...
and foster child of the God of Love himself, was renowned for his stunning beauty. Perhaps this was the bold warrior the princess had imagined? Only one way to find out. Gráinne swept into action, slipping a sleeping draught into the partygoers’ goblets.
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The genius puppetry...
where it had to play draughts with Helen of Troy. This production was directed by South African artist and theater director, William Kentridge. So it needed a very articulate front paw.
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Safari Live - Day 65 PIPE...
like he's got a fish and he just swallowed a draught down how's that very good hunters as you can see and with
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The Irish myth of...
and foster child of the God of Love himself, was renowned for his stunning beauty. Perhaps this was the bold warrior the princess had imagined? Only one way to find out. Gráinne swept into action, slipping a sleeping draught into the partygoers’ goblets.
Video examples
The genius puppetry...
where it had to play draughts with Helen of Troy. This production was directed by South African artist and theater director, William Kentridge. So it needed a very articulate front paw.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 65 PIPE...
like he's got a fish and he just swallowed a draught down how's that very good hunters as you can see and with
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Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
Independence is a heady draught, and if you drink it in your youth, it can have the same effect on the brain as young wine does. It does not matter that its taste is not always appealing. It is addictive and with each drink you want more.
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Nathaniel Smith
American Politician
There is much boasting among the young men about their teams as their horse and carts in Cleveland. Most of the Yorkshire men take as much delight in their ox draught as they used to do in their Horse Draught.
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John Burroughs
American Author
I have discovered the secret of happiness - it is work, either with the hands or the head. The moment I have something to do, the draughts are open and my chimney draws, and I am happy.
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Leon Panetta
American Public Servant
Rising sea levels, severe draughts, the melting of the polar caps, the more frequent and devastating natural disasters all raise demand for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
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Anacharsis
Philosopher
The first draught serveth for health, the second for pleasure, the third for shame, and the fourth for madness.
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George Eliot
British Author
More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple human pity that will not forsake us.
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William Empson
English Poet
My heart pumps yet the poison draught of you.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
Independence is a heady draught, and if you drink it in your youth, it can have the same effect on the brain as young wine does. It does not matter that its taste is not always appealing. It is addictive and with each drink you want more.
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Nathaniel Smith
American Politician
There is much boasting among the young men about their teams as their horse and carts in Cleveland. Most of the Yorkshire men take as much delight in their ox draught as they used to do in their Horse Draught.
Quote examples
John Burroughs
American Author
I have discovered the secret of happiness - it is work, either with the hands or the head. The moment I have something to do, the draughts are open and my chimney draws, and I am happy.
Quote examples
Leon Panetta
American Public Servant
Rising sea levels, severe draughts, the melting of the polar caps, the more frequent and devastating natural disasters all raise demand for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
Quote examples
Anacharsis
Philosopher
The first draught serveth for health, the second for pleasure, the third for shame, and the fourth for madness.
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George Eliot
British Author
More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple human pity that will not forsake us.
Quote examples
William Empson
English Poet
My heart pumps yet the poison draught of you.
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