Found 1 hit - Term: draught ox, Database: *, Strategy: prefix
- [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.
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2. relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of
air.
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3. used in making drawings; as, draught compasses.
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4. drawn directly from the barrel, or other receptacle, in
distinction from bottled; on draught; -- said of ale,
cider, and the like.
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note: this word, especially in the first and second meanings,
is often written draft, a spelling which is approved by
many authorities.
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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.
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see also:
draught box draught tube draught engine draught hook draught horse draught net
draught ox draught box
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