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Noun (possibly archaic) The action or an act (especially of a beast of burden or vehicle) of pulling something along or back. (possibly archaic) The act of drawing in a net for fish. (possibly archaic) That which is drawn in; a catch, a haul. An early version of a written work (such as a book or e-mail) or drawing; a preliminary sketch or outline. (nautical) Depth of water needed to float a ship; depth below the water line to the bottom of a vessel's hull; depth of water drawn by a vessel. A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle. Draw through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process. An amount of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) that is drunk in one swallow. Beer drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can. A cheque, an order for money to be paid. Conscription, the system of forcing people to serve in the military. (politics) A system of forcing or convincing people to take an elected position. (sports) A system of assigning rookie players to professional sports teams. (rail transport) The pulling force (tension) on couplers and draft gear during a slack stretched condition. The bevel given to the pattern for a casting, so that it can be drawn from the sand without damaging the mould. Verb (transitive) To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch. To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing. To write a law. (transitive) To conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military. To select and separate an animal or animals from a group. (transitive, sports) To select a rookie player onto a professional sports team. (intransitive) To follow very closely behind another vehicle, thereby providing an aerodynamic advantage to both lead and follower, thereby conserving energy or increasing speed. To draw out; to call forth. To draw fibers out of a clump, for spinning in the production of yarn. Adjective (not comparable) Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled. Find more words! 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