3. Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses.
4. Drawn directly from the barrel, or other receptacle, in distinction from bottled; on draught; — said of ale, cider, and the like.
Note: This word, especially in the first and second meanings, is often written draft, a spelling which is approved by many authorities. Draught box. See Draught tube, below. — Draught engine (Mining), an engine used for pumping, raising heavy weights, and the like. — Draught hook (Mil.), one of the hooks on a cannon carriage, used in drawing the gun backward and forward. — Draught horse, a horse employed in drawing loads, plowing, etc., as distinguished from a saddle horse or carriage horse. — Draught net, a seine or hauling net. — Draught ox, an ox employed in hauling loads, plowing, etc. — Draught tube (Water Wheels), an airtight pipe extending downward into the tailrace from a turbine wheel located above it, to make whole fall available; — called also draught box.
DRAUGHT
Draught (draft), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Draughted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Draughting.]
1. To draw out; to call forth. See Draft. Addison.
2. To diminish or exhaust by drawing. [R.] The Parliament so often draughted and drained. Sir W. Scott.
3. To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing. Draughting room, a room draughtsmen to work in, and where plans are kept.
DRAUGHTBOARD
Draught"board`, n.
Defn: A checkered board on which draughts are played. See
Checkerboard.
DRAUGHTHOUSE
Draught"house`, n.