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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dræft/ · UK /drɑːft/
draught means: A flow of cool air through a room, often coming through a gap in a door or window.
noun
A flow of cool air through a room, often coming through a gap in a door or window.
- There's a draught by the window.
- She closed the door to stop the draught.
- Can you feel a cold draught around your feet?
A small flat piece moved across a board in the game of draughts.
- He moved a black draught.
- One draught lay beside the board.
- She captured two draughts in a single move.
A mild treatment put on the skin to cause small blisters.
- The physician applied a draught.
- A mustard draught irritated the patient's skin.
- Such draughts were once used in medical treatment.
verb
To draw a picture or plan, especially a detailed design for something to be built.
- He draughted a plan of the house.
- She learned to draught detailed building designs.
- The architect draughts each outline by hand.
To pull something along, especially a vehicle or heavy farming equipment.
- The horses draughted the wagon.
- Two oxen were needed to draught the heavy cart.
- These animals draught farm equipment across the field.
Questions about draught
What does draught mean?
A flow of cool air through a room, often coming through a gap in a door or window.
What is draught in other languages?
Türkçe: cereyan · Español: corriente de aire · Français: courant d'air · Deutsch: Zugluft · Italiano: corrente d'aria · 日本語: 隙間風
How do you pronounce draught?
In American English /dræft/; in British English /drɑːft/.
How do you use draught in a sentence?
There's a draught by the window. She closed the door to stop the draught.
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