DRAUGHTS Synonyms

• weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat

• a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king

• a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another

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

• a preliminary sketch of a design or picture

• a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

• any of the various versions in the development of a written work

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

• a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace

• a dose of liquid medicine

• compulsory military service

• a large and hurried swallow

• the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

• draw up an outline or sketch for something

• engage somebody to enter the army

• make a blueprint of

• a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another

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

• a preliminary sketch of a design or picture

• a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

• any of the various versions in the development of a written work

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

• a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace

• a dose of liquid medicine

• compulsory military service

• a large and hurried swallow

• the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

• draw up an outline or sketch for something

• engage somebody to enter the army

• make a blueprint of

• a large and hurried swallow

• strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat

• to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

• something intended as a guide for making something else

• photographic print of plans or technical drawings etc.

• make a blueprint of

• an attendant who checks coats or baggage

• one who checks the correctness of something

• one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of checkers

• mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

• variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns

• an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

• a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines

• the creation of artistic pictures or diagrams

• players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots

• act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source

• the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

• a large and hurried swallow

• a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing

• to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

• utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly

• a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

• the act of drinking (especially an alcoholic drink)

• a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

• drink moderately but regularly