Draught

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]