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DRAFTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Drafting.

Drafting - as a noun

Writing a first version to be filled out and polished later

The craft of drawing blueprints

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mechanical drawing

The creation of artistic pictures or diagrams

Example: "He learned drawing from his father"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draftsmanshipdrawing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
artartistic creationartistic production
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Drafting - as a verb

To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.

To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing.

To write a law.

To conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military.

Example: "He was drafted during the vietnam war."

To select someone (or something) for a particular role or purpose.

Example: "There was a campaign to draft smith to run for president."

To select and separate an animal or animals from a group.

Example: "The calves were drafted from the cows."

To select a rookie player onto a professional sports team.

Example: "After his last year of college football, he was drafted by the miami dolphins."

To follow very closely (behind another vehicle), thereby providing an aerodynamic advantage to both lead and follower and conserving energy or increasing speed.

To draw out; to call forth.

To draw fibers out of a clump, for spinning in the production of yarn.

Example Sentences

"The drafting of the new legislation caused a lot of debate among politicians."
"The team's drafting of a star player improved their chances of winning the championship."
"She excels in drafting and can create accurate technical drawings."
"The company hired a drafting expert to create detailed schematics for their new product."
"The drafting of the contract took several weeks to complete."
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Word Game Points

Is DRAFTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drafting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DRAFTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DRAFTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drafting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRAFTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DRAFTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drafting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRAFTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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