draught
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The vessels have a deeper draught - the amount of hull below the waterline - than most CalMac ships, allowing for a sleeker, more fuel efficient shape.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
It said it plans to cut the cost of licensing, extend business rates relief and cut alcohol duty on draught pints.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025
At that point, it's worth stepping away from the drama and taking a cold draught of unemotive legal air, from the judge who ruled against Prince Harry on Friday afternoon.
From BBC • May 2, 2025
Last year, the British Beer and Pub Association revealed that landlords make 12p profit per pint, with the average price of a pint of draught lager costing £4.79, according to the Office for National Statistics.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025
He said his master was in the habit of taking a sleeping draught when travelling by train.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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