draft (
http://definr.com/draft)
n 1: a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one
person or bank on another [syn:
bill of exchange, {order
of payment}]
2: a current of air (usually coming into a room or vehicle)
[syn:
draught,
air current]
3: a preliminary sketch of a design or picture [syn: {rough
drawing}]
4: a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) [syn:
draught,
potation,
tipple]
5: preliminary version of a written work [syn:
draft copy]
6: the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially
when loaded) [syn:
draught]
7: a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace
8: a dose of liquid medicine; "he took a sleeping draft" [syn:
draught]
9: compulsory military service [syn:
conscription,
muster,
selective service]
10: a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single
gulp" [syn:
gulp,
draught,
swig]
11: the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling [syn:
draught,
drawing]
v 1: draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech"
[syn:
rough,
outline]
2: engage somebody to enter the army [syn:
enlist,
muster in]
[ant:
discharge]
3: make a blueprint of [syn:
blueprint,
draught]