draft

Noun

• the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

• a large and hurried swallow
  • he finished it at a single gulp
    

• compulsory military service

• a dose of liquid medicine
  • he took a sleeping draft
    

• a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace

• the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)

• any of the various versions in the development of a written work
  • a preliminary draft
    
  • the final draft of the constitution
    

• a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
  • they served beer on draft
    

• a preliminary sketch of a design or picture

• a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)

• a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another

Verb

• make a blueprint of

• engage somebody to enter the army

• draw up an outline or sketch for something
  • draft a speech
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  draught , drawing , gulp , swig , conscription , muster , selective service , draft copy , potation , tipple , rough drawing , bill of exchange , order of payment , blueprint , enlist , muster in , outline
• Antonyms: 
  discharge , muster out