draught
nounUK /drɑːft/
US /dræft/
A draught is a cold stream of air coming into a room.
Please close the window; there is a draught coming in.
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2. A drink served from a large container rather than a bottle.
He ordered a pint of draught beer at the pub.
3. The depth of water a boat needs to float.
The ship has a draught of ten metres.
4. A game where each player moves pieces on a board with black and white squares.
They played a game of draughts by the fire.
5. A written order for money to be paid, like a cheque.
The bank issued a draught for the payment.