Draft

draft, n. Act of drawing, esp. of loads by beasts. (Mil.) A selection of men from a military band, also from any collection of persons. An order directing the payment of money bill of exchange deduction from the gro weight of goods a figure described on paper sketch outline depth eve, tSrm tn, Ice Odd, tone, 6r 179 DRAG 163 of water nece ary to float a ship a current of air. —v. To draw the outline of, delineate to compose and write to draw from a military band or post, or from any company; to detach. [Corrup. of draught, v. under Draw.] — Draff-horse, n. A — horse employed in drawing, esp. heavy loads. Drafts'man, n. Same as Draughtsman. —Drafts, n. A game. [See Draughts, under Draw.]