1. a preliminary version of a piece of writing
2. a current of air in an enclosed space
3. the compulsory recruitment of people for military service

1. to prepare a preliminary version of something
2. to select someone for a particular purpose or duty

1. served from a keg or cask rather than a bottle

Examples

• She wrote three drafts of her essay before submitting it.
• Close the window to stop the cold draft.
• Many young men were called up in the military draft.
• The basketball draft takes place every June.
• The lawyer will draft the contract tomorrow.
• They drafted him into the army during wartime.
• He ordered a draft beer at the restaurant.
• The draft proposal needs more revisions.