draughter

draught

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [draft, drahft]
- /dræft, drɑft/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [draft, drahft]
- /dræft, drɑft/

Definitions of draughter word

noun draughter a drawing, sketch, or design. 1
noun draughter a first or preliminary form of any writing, subject to revision, copying, etc. 1
noun draughter act of drawing; delineation. 1
noun draughter a current of air in any enclosed space, especially in a room, chimney, or stove. 1
noun draughter a current of air moving in an upward or downward direction. 1
noun draughter a device for regulating the current of air in a stove, fireplace, etc. 1

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Origin of draughter

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; Middle English draht (cognate with Dutch dracht, German Tracht, Old Norse drāttr); akin to Old English dragan to draw, drōht a pull (at the oars)

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Parts of speech for Draughter

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draughter popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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