DRAUGHT


Meaning of DRAUGHT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ drɑ:ft, dræft ]

( draughts)

1.

A draught is a current of air that comes into a place in an undesirable way. ( BRIT; in AM, use draft )

Block draughts around doors and windows...

N-COUNT

2.

Draught beer is beer which is kept in barrels rather than bottles.

Draught beer is available too.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

Beer that is on draught is kept in and served from a barrel rather than a bottle.

They drink bitter on draught in the local bar.

= on tap

PHRASE : PHR after v , v-link PHR

3.

Draughts is a game for two people, played with 24 round pieces on a board. ( BRIT; in AM, use checkers )

He was in the study playing draughts by the fire with Albert.

N-UNCOUNT

4.

A draught is one of the round pieces which are used in the game of draughts. ( BRIT; in AM, use checker )

N-COUNT

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