1) n. a bill of exchange or check in which one party (including a...

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An unconventional order in writing-signed by a person, usually the exporter, and addressed to the importer-ordering the importer or the importer's agent to pay, on demand (sight draft) or at a fi [..]

Drawing water from static sources such as a lake, pond, cistern, river, etc. into a pump which is above the level of the water supply. This is done by removing the air from the pump and allowing atmos [..]

Vertical distance a boat penetrates the water.

A government report that is not ready for outside publication. Drafts can be redrafted if the minister is not satisfied with them, as Jim Hacker finds out in the YM episode The Writing on the Wall. Dr [..]

c. 1500, spelling variant of draught (q.v.) to reflect change in pronunciation. Among the senses that have gone with this form of the word in American English, the meaning "rough copy of a writin [..]

An instrument, similar in appearance to a check, directing the payment of money subject to approval by the payor when presented for payment. Most often used for payment of insurance losses.

vertically moving air current.

sketch or outline.

to choose a player for a sports team.

mandatory military service. Also called the conscription.

Generally, a small-scale current of air; usually applied to indoor air motion. In aviation terminology (especially in connection with aircraft turbulence) a relatively small- scale current of air with [..]

1) A written order for the payment of money, such as a check. The person who writes the draft is called the drawer, the person who holds the money -- for example, the bank -- is called the drawee, and [..]

conscription into the armed forces

To ride closely behind one or more fellow riders so that you are shielded from the wind, thereby saving considerable energy. The drafting effect increases as the size of a group grows, creating the po [..]

a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech" a current of air (usually coming [..]

The depth of a ship’s keel below the water line. The depth of water needed to float a vessel.

A first or preliminary form of any writing or design, subject to revision, copying, etc. (Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Thunder Bay Press, San Diego, CA 20 [..]

Definition An instrument signed by a drawer to a drawee requesting payment at a future time to a third party (often the drawer).

To ride closely behind one or more fellow riders so that you are shielded from the wind, thereby saving considerable energy. The drafting effect increases as the size of a group grows, creating the po [..]

An unconditional order in writing from one person (the drawer) to another (the drawee), directing the drawee to pay a specified amount to a named drawer at a fixed or determinable future date.

A version of a document, in handwritten, typed, printed, or digital form, not intended to be final but instead subject to future modification (correction, revision, etc.), sometimes by a person or per [..]

To follow another cyclist (or motor vehicle) so closely that the leading vehicle takes the brunt of the wind resistance, and acts as a windbreak for the drafting cyclist. Since air resistance is the m [..]

1 : a preliminary version of something (as a law) 2 a : a system for or act of selecting individuals from a group (as for military service) b : the act or process of selecting an individual (as for .. [..]

A 'rough' version of a document.

Signed, written order by which one party (drawer) instructs another party (drawee) to pay a specified sum to a third party (payee).

The first version of an article before editing and submission to the editor.

The first version of an article before submission to an editor.

beer drawn from kegs or casks instead of being bottled.

An order issued by a seller against a purchaser; directs payment, usually through an intermediary bank. Typical bank drafts are negotiable instruments and are similar in many ways to checks on checking accounts in a bank.

Release of water from a reservoir, usually measured in feet of reservoir elevation.

an unconditional order in writing, addressed by one party (drawer) to Another party (drawee), requiring the drawee to pay at A fixed or determinable future date A specified sum in lawful currency to t [..]

An order issued by a seller against a purchaser; directs payment, usually through an intermediary bank. Typical bank drafts are negotiable instruments and are similar in many ways to checks on checkin [..]

A draft to which no documents are attached.

A draft that matures on a fixed date, regardless of the time of acceptance.

A time draft under a letter of credit that has been accepted and purchased by a bank at a discount.

A draft payable on demand upon presentation.

A draft that matures at a fixed or determinable time after presentation or acceptance.

A signed, written order by which one party (the drawer) instructs another party (the drawee) to pay a specified sum to a third party (the payee), at sight or at a specific date. Typical bank drafts ar [..]

The slope made on the cavity side walls, pins, cores, etc for easy removal of die castings.

A taper applied to the faces of the part that prevent them from being parallel to the motion of the mold opening. This keeps the part from being damaged due to the scraping as the part is ejected out [..]

As air passes over and through the combustion area, it expands and warms and rises mixing with combustion gases along the way. They finds their way to the exhaust vents or chimney and as they escaps t [..]

The first version of an article before editing and submission to the editor.

The first version of an article before editing and submission to the editor.

of a glossary of terms that are found on the CAIN web site. Anyone reading about the Northern Ireland conflict will come across many words and terms which require some explanation. In the above section the reader will find: explanations of terms used throughout the CAIN Internet site which may cause confusion; alternative terms for, say, the same o [..]

See Bill of Exchange.

See bill of exchange.

Most journalists will write a draft of an article before submitting it. After completing this draft, they will edit their own work for content and mistakes before submitting it to the editor.

Generally, draft means to write or compose. Draft also means an unconditional written order, such as a check, signed by one person ordering or directing another payment of a certain amount on demand o [..]

The draft post status is for WordPress posts which are saved, but as yet unpublished. A draft post can only be edited through the Administration Panel, Write Post SubPanel by users of equal or greater [..]

(n) a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another(n) a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)(n) a preliminary sketch of a design or pictu [..]

A draft is a small gusty air current that moves upward or downward abruptly; hence the terms updraft and downdraft.

The depth of a loaded vessel in the water taken from the level of the waterline to the lowest point of the hull of the vessel; depth of water, or distance between the bottom of the ship and waterline.

Alternative spelling of draught.

To remove water or energy from a reservoir.  Usually measured in feet of reservoir elevation.

see Bill of Exchange

Another word for Bill of exchange. It is a written, unconditional payment order from one person (drawee) to another (Drawer), under which the drawee is to pay a specified sum of money, in a given curr [..]

The depth of a ship while in the water. Measured as the vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest edge of the keel.

The depth of water a boat draws.

The Druids borrowed money on promises of repayment after death (Patricius). Purchas tells us of some priests of Pekin, who barter with the people in bills of exchange, to be paid in heaven a hundredfo [..]

process in machining that uses a rotating drill bit to create a round hole in a part. This is usually the first step in machining operations; other additional methods may [..]

The number of feet (or meters) that the hull of a ship is beneath the surface of the water.

An unconditional order in writing from one person (the drawer) to another (the drawee), directing the drawee to pay a specified amount to a named payee at a fixed or determined future date.

Sometimes called a Bank Drafter Bill of Exchange, the Draft is a negotiable instrument which contains an order to pay. It must be signed by the drawer (seller) and be payable at sight or by a certain time. The Draft must contain an unconditional order to pay a certain sum of money to the drawee (buyer). Drafts are used in both collection and Letter [..]

The depth of water a boat draws.

 To ride closely behind a competitor, saving energy by using that racer as a wind break. Riding in front is very strenuous but affords a great energy-saving advantage to the rider behind.

the difference between atmospheric pressure and some lower pressure existing in the furnace stack or gas passages of a steam-generating unit.

Angle or taper on an object that facilitates removal from a mold or die. You draft by pulling one or more faces around about another face that you selected as the pivot. You can add or cut material as [..]

To ride closely behind one or more fellow riders so that you are shielded from the wind, thereby saving considerable energy. The drafting effect increases as the size of a group grows, creating the potential for a number of riders to travel much faster than an individual cyclist.

A version of a script. Each time significant changes are made, it is considered to be a new draft. The version of the script is often referred to as a 'First Draft' 'Second Dra [..]

The current of air which supplies a fire. Also, the course or direction of the hot air and smoke.

The depth of water a boat can float in and just touch the bottom. A boat with a 12 inch draft needs 12 inches or more of water are it will be grounded. Draw length

depth of water needed to float a ship.

A check where the payment is guaranteed to be available by the issuing bank.

1. The act of drawing or removing water from a tank or reservoir. 2. The water which is drawn or removed.

1. The act of drawing or removing water from a tank or reservoir. 2. The water which is drawn or removed.

A version of a play. Each draft of rewrites/revisions should be numbered differently.

The distance from the surface of the water to the ship's keel (how deep the ship is into the water).

In the past days of the RCN a sailor was drafted to a ship. Today the term used is "posted".

The depth of a ship in the water. The vertical distance between the waterline and the keel, is expressed in metres except in the USA where it is in feet.

Old name for a chart. 2. Document authorising one party to draw on the funds of another. 3. Draught.

1, The depth of the boat underwater; as in: This boat has a 6 foot draft. 2, The amount of curve or fullness in a sail; as in: Moving the draft forward will reduce our weather helm.

The depth of water a boat draws.

The distance from the surface of the water to the ship’s keel (how deep the ship is into the water).

Depth to which a ship is immersed in water. The depth varies according to the design of the ship and will be greater or lesser depending not only on the weight of the ship and everything on board, but [..]

The depth of a vessel below the waterline measured vertically to the lowest part of the hull, propellers or other reference points.

Draft measured to the lowest projecting portion of the vessel

Draft measured at the stern.

Draft measured at the bow.

Draft at load displacement.

The numbers which are placed in a vertical scale at the bow and the stern of a vessel to indicate the draft at each point.

The average between draft measured at bow and at stern, or for a vessel with a straight keel, the darft measured at the middle length af waterline.

  The vertical distance from the keel of the waterline.  

The depth of a ship in the water. The vertical distance between the waterline and the keel, expressed in feet or meters. Also draught.

(1) The depth of the boat below the waterline; the amount of vertical distance from a boats water line to the bottom of it's keel. (2) The depth of water necessary to float a vessel (3) The belly [..]

  Vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the vessel’s keel, usually the determining factor for entering port by a certain type of vessel.

 (1) The depth of a vessel’s lowest point from the waterline.

The depth of the ship below the waterline measured vertically to the lowest part of the hull

the depth of water from the surface to the bottom of a ship's keel. Depends, to an extent, on how heavily the ship is loaded.

The depth of a ship's keel below the waterline.

The depth of a loaded vessel in the water taken from the level of the waterline to the lowest point of the hull of the vessel; depth of water, or distance between the bottom of the ship and waterline.

The depth of the vessel below the water line, measured vertically to the lowest part of the hull, propeller, or other reference point

(1) An unconditional order in writing from one person (the Drawer) to another (the Drawee), directing the drawee to pay a specified amount to a named drawer on a fixed date. Also known as a Bill of Ex [..]

The depth of water required float a vessel

1. the depth of the curve of a sail   2. the vertical distance from the bottom of the keel to the waterline. (British - Draught)   Compare to Depth and Headroom   2. the depth or fullness of a sail

Depth of water needed to float a vessel

The depth of a ship in the water. Calculated as vertical distance between the waterline and the keel, is expressed in metres, or in feet in the USA. Dry (market)

(1) The depth of the boat below the waterline; the amount of vertical distance from a boats water line to the bottom of it's keel. (2) The depth of water necessary to float a vessel (3) The belly [..]

The depth of a ship in the water. The vertical distance between the waterline and the keel, in the U.S. expressed in feet, elsewhere in meters.

Alternative spelling of draught.

The depth of water a boat draws.

depth to which a ship is immersed in water 

 An unconditional order in writing from one person (the Drawer) to another (the Drawee), directing the drawee to pay a specified amount to a named drawer on presentation or on a fixed date.

Please refer Draught.

An unconditional order in writing from one person (the Drawer) to another (the Drawee), directing the drawee to pay a specified amount to a named drawer on a fixed date.

The process of dispensing beer from a bright tank, cask or, keg, by hand pump, pressure from an air pump or, injected carbon dioxide inserted into the beer container prior to sealing.

The process of pumping water from a source below the pump. 

The act of drawing or removing water from a tank or reservoir. The water that is drawn or removed from a tank or reservoir.

A means of payment whereby a drawer (the importer) instructs a drawee (either the importer or its commercial bank) to pay the payee (the exporter). Also known as trade bill or bill of exchange.

An order directing the payment of money subject to approval by the payor when presented for payment. Most often used for payment of insurance losses.

, sb. a drawing, or picture.

The depth of a ship in the water. The vertical distance between the waterline and the keel, in the U.S. expressed in feet, elsewhere in meters.

1) n. a bill of exchange or check in which one party (including a bank) is directed by the party drafting (writing) the bill or check to take money from the drafter's (writer's) bank account [..]

Movement of air causing undesirable local cooling of a body due to one or more of the following factors: low air temperature, high velocity or inappropriate air flow direction.

In international business, it is standard practice in certain countries to enclose a bill of exchange (sight draft) issued by the exporter and drawn on the importer. The regulations in some importing countries even stipulate this. Sight drafts are used if there is no intention of extending credit to the purchaser, term drafts are used if the vendor [..]

The depth to which a vessel is submerged. Draft is customarily indicated by numerals called DRAFT MARKS at the bow and stern. It may also be determined by means of a DRAFT GAUGE.

The depth a vessel extends below the waterline.

When a new piece of content is not ready to go live, it can be saved as a Draft as long as needed. related: test

The completed deck after the Card Selection process in the Gauntlet Mode or sometimes the process itself.

In Arena mode, it represents the 90 cards you are able to choose from to create your deck. The process of choosing cards is called drafting.

The annual process in which the leading college players from across America are selected by the 32 NFL teams. There are seven rounds in the draft – which takes place in New York each April. The worst team from the previous season picks first, while the best teams goes last. And so on until the seven rounds are completed.

The instrument by which one party directs another party to make a payment; a demand for payment. Clean- one with no accompanying documents; Sight- one payable on presentation; Time- one payable in a specified number of days “after sight” (after presentation) or “after date” (date draft is drawn).

Similar to a cheque but funds are pre-cleared and the account holder does not have to sign a draft.

A written order signed by the drawer directing the drawee to pay a specified sum to the payee - that is, a check.

  The movement of combustion by-products through the flue and chimney and out of a building.

the act of drawing or removing water from a tank, reservoir or groundwater supply.

A signed, written order by which one party (the drawer) instructs another party (the drawee) to pay a specified sum to a third party (the payee), at sight or at a specific date. Typical bank drafts are negotiable instruments and are similar in many ways to checks.

(or draught) depth of water needed to float a ship

Release of water from a reservoir, usually measured in feet of reservoir elevation.

The depth of a ship in the water expressed as the vertical distance between the waterline and the keel (feet in the US, metres elsewhere).

A signed, written order by which one party (the drawer) instructs another party (the drawee) to pay a specified sum to a third party (the payee), at sight or at a specific date.

Document or plan which is not finalised and may be consulted on and revised before being so.  Draft plan consultation    

The mandatory call to military service for young men. All 18-year-old males are required to register with the Selective Service, which maintains records of your availability to serve in the military. [..]

The mandantory call to military service for young men. All 18 year old males are required to register with the Selective Service, which maintains records of your availability to serve in the military.  It takes an act of Congress to reinstate the draft.

The distance between the water level and the bottom of a ship.

To ride closely behind one or more fellow riders so that you are shielded from the wind, thereby saving considerable energy. The drafting effect increases as the size of a group grows, creating the po [..]

Hand written instruction, arising from a dealing, from which the information for a new manual folio of the Register (Vol. Fol.) is taken.

Measurement in feet from waterline to lowest point of ship's keel.

The number of feet that the hull of a ship is beneath the surface of the water.

The depth of water necessary for a craft to float; the distance between the waterline and the bottom of the keel.

The process of assembling a team by taking turns selecting NFL players to fill out a roster.

Fantasy owners take turns selecting players for their team.

The meeting of owners and commissioner before the NFL season where owners select the players for their team. It can be done by auction or serpentine method. Some leagues give the top spots in the draft to the teams with the poorest records from the previous season. Most leagues only allow one fantasy team to own a particular NFL player.

(possibly,archaic) The action or an act (especially of a beast of burden or vehicle) of pulling something along or back. ''using oxen for draft''   ''shot forth an arrow with a mighty draft'' [..]

An annual NBA event where NBA teams select players to play on their team. These players are picked from college, universities, other basketball leagues, other teams, and elsewhere. A Basketball Phrase [..]

Vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the vessel’s keel (i.e. the depth of the ship in the water)

An unconventional order in writing-signed by a person, usually the exporter, and addressed to the importer-ordering the importer or the importer's agent to pay, on demand (sight draft) or at a fi [..]

Draft, The Draft, or Draught may refer to:

In elections in the United States, political drafts are used to encourage or pressure a certain person to enter a political race, by demonstrating a significant groundswell of support for the candidat [..]

A draft is a process used in some countries (especially in North America) and sports (especially in closed leagues) to allocate certain players to teams. In a draft, teams take turns selecting from a [..]

A draft is a process used in some countries (especially in North America) and sports (especially in closed leagues) to allocate certain players to teams. In a draft, teams take turns selecting from a [..]

Draft, The Draft, or Draught may refer to:

Draft, The Draft, or Draught may refer to:

The difference between atmospheric pressure and the pressure existing in the furnace or flue gas passage of a boiler is termed as draft. Draft can also be referred to as the difference in pressure in [..]

In nautical parlance, the draft or draught of a sail is a degree of curvature in a horizontal cross-section. Any sail experiences a force from the prevailing wind just because it impedes the air's pa [..]

In nautical parlance, the draft or draught of a sail is a degree of curvature in a horizontal cross-section. Any sail experiences a force from the prevailing wind just because it impedes the air's pa [..]

In engineering, draft is the amount of taper for molded or cast parts perpendicular to the parting line. It can be measured in degrees or mm/mm (in/in). Consider the fabrication of a hollow plastic bo [..]

The draft or draught of a ship's hull is the vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the hull (keel). The draught of the vessel is the maximum depth of any part of the vessel, includ [..]

Liam Tallon (born 8 November 1986), better known by his stage name Draft, is a British electronic music producer, DJ and songwriter.

Draft, The Draft, or Draught may refer to: