draft

³draft

verb

Definition of DRAFT

transitive verb

1

: to select for some purpose: as a : to conscript for military service b : to select (a professional athlete) by draft

2

a : to draw the preliminary sketch, version, or plan of <draft legislation> b : compose, prepare <draft a memo>

3

: to draw off or away <water drafted by pumps>

4

: to stay close behind (another racer) so as to take advantage of the reduced air pressure created by the leading racer

intransitive verb

1

: to practice draftsmanship

2

: to draft another racer (as in car or bike racing)

— draft·able \ˈdraf-tə-bəl, ˈdräf-\ adjective

— draft·ee \ˌdraf-ˈtē, ˌdräf-\ noun

— draft·er \ˈdraf-tər, ˈdräf-\ noun

Examples of DRAFT

1. The two countries are drafting a treaty.
2. The drama club drafted three teenagers to be in the parade.
3. The legislature debated drafting more soldiers.
4. The new rule prohibits teams from drafting players under 18.

First Known Use of DRAFT

1714

Related to DRAFT

Synonyms: conscribe, conscript, levy

Antonyms: fill

Related Words: impress, press; enlist, enroll (also enrol), recruit; call up; sign up, volunteer

Near Antonyms: discharge, muster out

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