draught

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

Translation

n. agos ng hangin; isang salaysay; isang paunang bersyon
vt. bumuo; mag-recruit; pumili at magtakda
adj. iginuhit; hinihila
Word Forms
Past Participledraughted
Past Tensedraughted
Pluraldraughts
Present Participledraughting

Phrases & Collocations

draught beer

draught beer

draught animal

hayop na hilahin

draught-proofing

pagpipigil sa hangin

draughtsman

tagapagdisenyo

draught fan

bentilador ng hangin

draught animals

mga hayop na hilahin

Example Sentences

a cold draught blew through the room

Umatakbo ang malamig na hangin sa silid.

the pub ran out of draught beer

Naubusan ng draught beer ang pub.

she opened the window to let in some draught

Binuksan niya ang bintana upang hayaang pumasok ang hangin.

the draught from the air conditioner was too strong

Masyadong malakas ang hangin mula sa air conditioner.

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

Mainit ang silid hanggang sa buksan niya ang pinto upang lumikha ng hangin.

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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