- a variation of draft.
draught
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"The ships have to sail with lighter loads than usual to have less draught," said Alexandre Charpentier, transport specialist at the consulting firm Roland Berger, referring to how deep a vessel sits in the water.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Following the increase, due to take effect in April, it said the impact per draught pint for customers would be approximately £0.04.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
Limit heat loss by using draught excluders to block gaps under doors or around windows.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
It said it plans to cut the cost of licensing, extend business rates relief and cut alcohol duty on draught pints.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2025
The portions were handed round; those who liked took a draught of the water, the mug being common to all.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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