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draft

Definition

  • noun: a version of something (such as a document) that you make before you make the final version
  • noun: the act of drawing a net
  • verb: to make a version of (something, such as a document or plan) that will need more work in order to be finished
  • verb: to select for some purpose
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: dose, detach, select

Examples

  • I just completed a 'rough draft' [=a first version that needs a lot of editing and rewriting] of my speech.

  • He's a 'draft dodger'. [=a person who illegally avoids joining the armed forces]

  • You may want to seal the windows with plastic to stop 'drafts'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's over. I am so sorry. I love you so much. I love you so much. I love you so much. I'm so happy. A draft do that to your face? I'd take a guy with a gun any day. You did good. No, you did. I'll call Father Gordon and let him know what happened. (..)
    2013 The Conjuring
  • (..) Yeah, maybe the camera picked something up. Watch out! ...you looked a little freaked out when that door slammed shut. It must have been a draft. Oh, that's funny. A draft never put that look on my face before. I believe the clock. It's . (..)
    2013 The Conjuring