draught
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"The ships have to sail with lighter loads than usual to have less draught," said Alexandre Charpentier, transport specialist at the consulting firm Roland Berger, referring to how deep a vessel sits in the water.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Following the increase, due to take effect in April, it said the impact per draught pint for customers would be approximately £0.04.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
It featured a female panther resting its paws on a severed head, and was probably attached to the body of a carriage or wagon or to the yoke, which hitched draught animals to the vehicle.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026
"Sealing gaps and draught proofing is the number one step because it's so low cost," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026
The portions were handed round; those who liked took a draught of the water, the mug being common to all.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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