[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

draught \draught\, a.
   1. used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught
      beast; draught hooks.
      1913 webster

   2. relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of
      air.
      1913 webster

   3. used in making drawings; as, draught compasses.
      1913 webster

   4. drawn directly from the barrel, or other receptacle, in
      distinction from bottled; on draught; -- said of ale,
      cider, and the like.
      1913 webster

   note: this word, especially in the first and second meanings,
         is often written draft, a spelling which is approved by
         many authorities.
         1913 webster

   draught box. see draught tube, below.

   draught engine mining, an engine used for pumping,
      raising heavy weights, and the like.

   draught hook mil., one of the hooks on a cannon carriage,
      used in drawing the gun backward and forward.

   draught horse, a horse employed in drawing loads, plowing,
      etc., as distinguished from a saddle horse or carriage
      horse.

   draught net, a seine or hauling net.

   draught ox, an ox employed in hauling loads, plowing, etc.
      

   draught tube water wheels, an air-tight pipe extending
      downward into the tailrace from a turbine wheel located
      above it, to make the whole fall available; -- called also
      draught box.
      1913 webster
see also:
draught box draught tube draught engine draught hook draught horse draught net 
draught ox draught box 

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