draught
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Duty paid on draught alcohol in pubs and bars is up to 11 pence cheaper than that sold in supermarkets.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
"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
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
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
He held in his hand an antique silver lamp, in which the flame burned without chimney or globe of any kind, throwing long quivering shadows as it flickered in the draught of the open door.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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