Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
draught
noun
/drɑːft/
Definition
A current of air or a draft, especially one that causes a cool breeze.
Examples
- She felt a cold draught coming through the open window.
- The dog drank a draught of water after its long run.
- He took a deep draught from the barrel.
Meaning
In a broader context, draught can refer to the act of drawing or pulling something as well as the movement of air.
Synonyms
- draft
- breeze
- gust
- current
