draught

[US]/drɑːft/
[UK]/drɑft/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a current of air; a bill of exchange; a preliminary version
vt. to compose; to recruit; to select and assign
adj. drawn; pulled

Phrases & Collocations

draught beer

draught animal

draught-proofing

draughtsman

draught fan

draught animals

Example Sentences

a cold draught blew through the room

the pub ran out of draught beer

she opened the window to let in some draught

the draught from the air conditioner was too strong

the room was stuffy until she opened the door to create a draught

Real-world Examples

When you go out close the door, for there is a decided draught.

Source: The Adventure of the Speckled Band

" Shall I fetch a draught for the pain" ?

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

Dagmer took a long draught from his horn. " Tell me" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

" Us? Drunk" ? Tom drank a long draught of ale. " Never" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

Haycock used old blankets against doors and windows to keep the cold draughts from coming in.

Source: Intermediate and advanced English short essay.

His hand closed on the fatal draught.

Source: Peter Pan

Hagrid paused for a long draught of tea.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Is there too much of draught?

Source: Prosecution witness

Though nobody sober would confuse an alcohol-free brew with the real thing, it is now a credible draught.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

" My lady, is there aught I might do for you? A sleeping draught, perhaps" ?

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

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