draft
//dræft//
Noun
A preliminary version of a piece of writing or document
I need to finish the first draft of my essay by Friday.
A current of air in an enclosed space
There's a cold draft coming from the window.
The compulsory recruitment of people into military service
Many young men were called up in the draft during the war.
A system for selecting new players for professional sports teams
He was selected in the first round of the NBA draft.
A written order for payment of money; a check
The bank issued a draft for the payment.
The depth of water needed to float a ship
The ship has a draft of 10 meters.
Antonym
Verb
To prepare a preliminary version of a document or text
She drafted a letter to the committee explaining her proposal.
To select or recruit someone for a particular purpose, especially military service
He was drafted into the army during the war.
To draw up plans or designs
The architect drafted plans for the new building.
Adjective
Denoting beer or other drink served from a cask or keg rather than from a bottle or can
I prefer draft beer to bottled beer.