draft
1 of 2nouna document ordering the bank to pay a specific amount of money to someone
B2- The seller issued a draft to the buyer, ensuring that the payment would be made upon delivery of the goods.
- The international trade transaction was secured with a bank draft, providing assurance to both parties involved.
- Upon receiving the draft, the payee promptly deposited it into their bank account.
- The company used a draft to facilitate the large payment, as it was a safer option than a personal check.
- The draft was drawn on a reputable bank, which gave the recipient confidence in the reliability of the payment.
a preliminary version of a written text, subject to revision before being finalized
- She emailed the first draft of her essay.
- The editor reviewed the book's rough draft.
- He rewrote the report after reading the draft.
- The draft was full of notes and corrections.
- That draft eventually became the published article.
an initial sketch or rough outline of a design, plan, or picture
- The architect showed a draft of the new building.
- She made a draft of the poster before finalizing it.
- The engineer reviewed the draft blueprint.
- He sketched a draft of the logo.
- The artist erased part of the draft and redrew it.
a flow of air, often caused by temperature differences or ventilation
- She opened the window to let in a refreshing draft of cool evening air.
- The old house had drafts coming through the windows and doors, making it chilly in winter.
- Sitting near the air vent, he felt a draft of cold air every time the air conditioner turned on.
- The tunnel was dark and damp, with a steady draft blowing from one end to the other.
- He adjusted the ceiling fan to create a gentle draft that circulated the room without being too strong.
the act of moving or pulling a heavy load, usually with animals or machinery
- He was responsible for the draft of timber from the forest.
- Using oxen makes draft easier on steep hills.
- They organized a team for the draft of the wagon.
- Heavy loads require proper draft to avoid injury.
- The draft of materials took several hours.
compulsory enrollment into military service
- He was called up in the army draft.
- The government announced a new draft.
- During the war, many young men entered the draft.
- He avoided the draft by moving abroad.
- Registration for the draft is mandatory at age 18.
a specific measure or quantity of liquid medication, typically prescribed for oral administration
C2A draft is a precisely measured quantity of liquid medication prescribed to be taken orally. It is the amount of medication that is intended to be taken in one dose, usually measured using a marked device such as a syringe or measuring cup. Drafts are commonly used for liquid medications like syrups, solutions, or suspensions, ensuring accurate dosing according to the prescribed instructions. They are frequently prescribed for antibiotics, liquid pain relievers, pediatric formulations, cough syrups, and medications for conditions like hypertension or diabetes that require accurate dosing adjustments.
- The doctor prescribed a draft of cough syrup to alleviate the patient's symptoms.
- The nurse administered a draft of antibiotics to the child to treat the infection.
- After the surgery, the pharmacist prepared a draft of pain relief medication for the patient's post-operative care.
- The veterinarian provided a draft of liquid medication for the dog's ear infection.
- The pharmacist carefully measured a draft of insulin for the diabetic patient's daily injections.
a device or opening used to control the flow of air into a fireplace, stove, or furnace
- The chimney draft needs adjusting to keep the fire burning.
- He opened the draft to let more air in.
- Closing the draft reduced the smoke in the room.
- The technician checked the draft regulator.
- She forgot to close the draft after lighting the stove.
the vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of a ship's keel, indicating how deep the vessel sits in the water
- The ship's draft was too deep for the shallow harbor.
- Engineers measured the draft before departure.
- A lighter load reduces the vessel's draft.
- The draft limits which ports the tanker can enter.
- They checked the draft during inspections.