draught

noun
UK /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.


OTHER MEANINGS

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.