Definition of draft

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • draft is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • draft is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • draft is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of draft


  • a large and hurried swallow (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. draught
    2. gulp
    3. swig
  • the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. draught
    2. drawing
  • a preliminary sketch of a design or picture (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. rough drawing
  • compulsory military service (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. conscription
    2. muster
    3. selective service
  • a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg (noun)

    Examples

    1. they served beer on draft

    Synonyms

    1. draught
    2. potation
    3. tipple
  • a dose of liquid medicine (noun)

    Examples

    1. he took a sleeping draft

    Synonyms

    1. draught
  • draw up an outline or sketch for something (verb)

    Examples

    1. draft a speech

    Synonyms

    1. outline
  • a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bill of exchange
    2. order of payment
  • engage somebody to enter the army (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. enlist
    2. muster in
  • any of the various versions in the development of a written work (noun)

    Examples

    1. a preliminary draft
    2. the final draft of the constitution

    Synonyms

    1. draft copy
  • make a blueprint of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. blueprint
    2. draught
  • the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded) (noun)

    Synonyms

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

    Synonyms

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

See definition of draft in Merriam Webster