draft

(noun) a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another. Synonyms: bill of exchange, order of payment.

(noun) a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle). Synonyms: draught.

(noun) a preliminary sketch of a design or picture. Synonyms: rough drawing.

(noun) a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg. Synonyms: draught, potation, tipple. Example: "They served beer on draft."

(noun) any of the various versions in the development of a written work. Synonyms: draft copy. Examples: "A preliminary draft." "The final draft of the constitution."

(noun) the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded). Synonyms: draught.

(noun) a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace.

(noun) a dose of liquid medicine. Synonyms: draught. Example: "He took a sleeping draft."

(noun) compulsory military service. Synonyms: conscription, muster, selective service.

(noun) a large and hurried swallow. Synonyms: gulp, draught, swig. Example: "He finished it at a single gulp."

(noun) the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling. Synonyms: draught, drawing.

(verb) draw up an outline or sketch for something. Synonyms: outline. Example: "Draft a speech."

(verb) engage somebody to enter the army. Synonyms: enlist, muster in.

(verb) make a blueprint of. Synonyms: blueprint, draught.