/drɑːft/ or /drɑːft/ (UK) and /draʊft/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

A current of air; a stream of air that flows in or out of a place, especially due to a difference in air pressure.

“The draught from the window made it difficult to read.”

2. noun

A quantity of liquid drawn or taken from a container, especially a vessel or tank.

“The draught from the barrel was carefully measured.”

3. noun

A draft or preliminary version of a document, especially a literary or artistic work.

“The author made several revisions to the draught of her novel.”

4. verb

To draw or take a quantity of liquid from a container, especially a vessel or tank.

“She draughted the juice from the container.”

5. verb

To draw or pull air into or out of a place, especially due to a difference in air pressure.

“The wind draughted the door open.”