draft

A large and hurried swallow.

Any of the various versions in the development of a written work.

“a preliminary draft”

“the final draft of the constitution”

The depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded).

A current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle).

A regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace.

The act of moving a load by drawing or pulling.

A preliminary sketch of a design or picture.

Compulsory military service.

A serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg.

“they served beer on draft”

A dose of liquid medicine.

“he took a sleeping draft”

A document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another.

Make a blueprint of.

Draw up an outline or sketch for something.

“draft a speech”

Engage somebody to enter the army.