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draft noun

  /dɹæft/ , /dɹɑːft/
  • (universal) An early version of a written work (such as a book or e-mail) or drawing.
 kladversie, schets, aanzet, kladje
  • (universal) A preliminary sketch or outline for a plan.
 kladversie, sketch
  • (US spelling) A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
 tocht, trek
  • (universal) A cheque, an order for money to be paid.
 wissel
  • (US spelling, nautical) The depth of water needed to float a particular ship; the depth from the waterline to the bottom of a vessel's hull; the depth of water drawn by a vessel.
 diepgang
  • (American English, Canadian English, usually with the) Conscription, the system of forcing people to serve in the military.
 lichting
  • (US spelling) The quantity of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) drunk in one swallow.
 slok, teug
  • (US spelling) The draw through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process.
 trek

draft verb

  /dɹæft/ , /dɹɑːft/
  • (transitive) To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.
 schetsen, in [['t]] klad maken
  • (transitive, US) To conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military.
 ronselen, oproepen
  • To write a law.
 wetsontwerp

draft adjective

  /dɹæft/ , /dɹɑːft/
  • (not comparable) Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.
 getapt, vat
draft horse
trekpaard
draft-hole
tochtgat
rough draft
klad
draft bill
wetsvoorstel
draft ox
trekos
draft-free
tochtvrij
make a draft
trasseren
re-draft
herwissel
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