draught
Example Sentences
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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
"This comes on top of our efforts to help more venues offer pavement drinks and put on one-off events, maintaining our cut to alcohol duty on draught pints, and capping Corporation Tax," he said.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
A government spokesperson said pubs were "vital to local communities," adding that ministers were lowering business rates, cutting alcohol duty on draught pints, capping Corporation Tax and reforming licensing rules.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025
Limit heat loss by using draught excluders to block gaps under doors or around windows.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025
Distilled, it made lull, the draught Sarai drank to keep from dreaming.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
