draught
gb/dɹˈæft/ us/dɹˈæft/
B2
English
huzat, kéményhuzat, csapolt sör, korty, vázlat, tervezet, merülés, igavonó állat, igásállat
NOUN
B2
1
huzat
B1
Usage pattern:
a draught (in [place])
There’s a draught coming from the gap under the front door.
Huzat jön a bejárati ajtó alatti résen át.
She moved her chair away from the window to avoid the draught.
Elhúzta a székét az ablaktól, hogy ne érje a huzat.
We need to seal the frame because the room is full of draughts in winter.
Learner examples
I can feel a cold draught.
Érzem a hideg huzatot.
There is a draught under the door.
Huzat van az ajtó alatt.
Common mistake:
Often confused with drought (long period without rain) and with the US spelling draft.
Meaning
unwanted current of cool air
Collocations
a cold draught
|a sudden draught
|feel a draught
|stop a draught
|block out draughts
|a draught under the door
|a draught from the window
|a draughty room
|seal the draughts
|let in a draught
Synonyms
draft (US spelling; also common in some UK contexts.)
|
current (More general; can be of air or water.)
Antonyms
still air (No noticeable movement of air.)
Themes
home
|weather
|daily_life
Definition
Cold air that comes into a room through a small opening.
A current of air, especially an unwanted one that makes a room, vehicle, or building feel cold.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
huzat
B2
kéményhuzat
C1
Usage pattern:
the draught of a [chimney/flue/stove]
The fire keeps going out because the chimney has a poor draught.
A tűz folyton kialszik, mert rossz a kémény huzata.
Opening the vent improved the draught and the flames picked up.
A szellőzőnyílás kinyitása javította a huzatot, és a lángok erőre kaptak.
A sudden downdraught pushed smoke back into the room.
Learner examples
The chimney has a good draught.
Jó a kémény huzata.
The stove needs more draught.
A kályhának nagyobb huzatra van szüksége.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this only means cold air in a room; in this sense it refers to airflow in a chimney or stove.
Meaning
airflow that feeds a fire
Collocations
a good draught
|a poor draught
|improve the draught
|the chimney draught
|the stove draught
|the flue draught
|check the draught
|a downdraught
|strong draught
|weak draught
Synonyms
draft (US spelling; common in technical descriptions.)
Antonyms
blockage (Stops airflow through the flue or chimney.)
Themes
home
|tools
|energy
Definition
Air that moves through a chimney and helps a fire burn.
The flow of air through a chimney, flue, or stove that helps a fire burn and carries smoke up and out.
NOUN
B2
3
csapolt sör
B1
Usage pattern:
on draught
They’ve got a local pale ale on draught.
Van náluk csapolt helyi pale ale.
I usually prefer draught beer to bottled beer.
Általában jobban szeretem a csapolt sört a palackozott sörnél.
The pub only serves a couple of lagers on draught.
Learner examples
I want a pint on draught.
Kérek egy korsó csapolt sört.
This bar has draught beer.
Ebben a bárban van csapolt sör.
Common mistake:
In American English this is usually spelled draft (draft beer).
Meaning
beer served from a tap
Collocations
draught beer
|draught lager
|draught bitter
|draught cider
|a pint of draught
|beer on draught
|served on draught
|fresh draught beer
|draught pumps
|draught system
Synonyms
draft beer (More common spelling in American English.)
Antonyms
bottled beer (Beer sold and served in bottles.)
|
canned beer (Beer sold and served in cans.)
Themes
food_and_drink
|daily_life
Definition
Beer that comes from a tap in a bar.
Beer served from a keg or cask through a tap rather than from a bottle or can.
NOUN
C1
4
korty
A2
Usage pattern:
a draught of [liquid]
He took a deep draught of water after the run.
A futás után ivott egy nagy korty vizet.
She paused and drank a long draught from the bottle.
Megállt egy pillanatra, és ivott egy nagyot az üvegből.
The speech felt like a bracing draught of fresh air.
Learner examples
He took a draught of water.
Ivott egy korty vizet.
I drank a long draught.
Ittam egy nagyot.
Common mistake:
Not the same as drought; also note that draft is the usual spelling in American English.
Meaning
a swallow or mouthful of liquid
Collocations
a draught of water
|a draught of air
|a draught of wine
|a long draught
|a deep draught
|take a draught
|drink in great draughts
|a cooling draught
|a bitter draught
|a draught from the bottle
Synonyms
gulp (More informal; focuses on the swallowing action.)
|
swig (More informal; often from a bottle.)
Antonyms
sip (A small, slow drink.)
Themes
body
|food_and_drink
|health
Definition
A large drink or swallow of liquid.
A single act or amount of drinking, especially a large swallow of liquid.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
5
Usage pattern:
a (first/rough) draught of [text/document]
I’ll send you the first draught of the report this afternoon.
Ma délután elküldöm neked a jelentés első vázlatát.
The solicitor reviewed a draught contract before it was signed.
Az ügyvéd átnézte a szerződéstervezetet, mielőtt aláírták.
After feedback, she rewrote the draught completely.
Learner examples
This is my first draught.
Ez az első vázlatom.
I need to revise the draught.
Át kell dolgoznom a vázlatot.
Common mistake:
Many learners overuse draught here; draft is more common internationally, and in UK English too in many contexts.
Meaning
a preliminary written version
Collocations
a first draught
|a rough draught
|a draught agreement
|a draught contract
|a draught proposal
|circulate a draught
|revise the draught
|a draught report
|a draught bill
|comment on the draught
Synonyms
draft (More common spelling and usage in modern English.)
|
rough version (Plain-language alternative.)
Antonyms
final version (The completed, approved form of a document.)
Themes
education
|writing
|business
|law
Definition
A first version of a text before it is finished.
A first or rough version of a piece of writing, plan, or document, made before the final version (a British spelling of draft in this sense).
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
6
merülés
B2
Usage pattern:
the draught of a [ship/boat]
The cargo ship has a draught of nearly ten metres when fully loaded.
A teherszállító hajó teljes rakománnyal közel tízméteres merülésű.
Because of its shallow draught, the boat can enter small harbours.
Sekély merülése miatt a hajó kis kikötőkbe is be tud menni.
The canal has a draught restriction during the dry season.
Learner examples
This boat has a shallow draught.
Ennek a hajónak sekély a merülése.
The ship’s draught is too deep for the river.
A hajó merülése túl nagy ehhez a folyóhoz.
Common mistake:
Often spelled draft in American English; not related to air draughts.
Meaning
depth a ship sits in water
Collocations
shallow draught
|deep draught
|a vessel's draught
|maximum draught
|draught marks
|increase the draught
|reduce the draught
|a draught limit
|draught restrictions
|low-draught boat
Synonyms
draft (More common spelling in American English.)
Antonyms
shallow draft (Opposite in degree: needing less water depth.)
Themes
travel
|transport
|science
Definition
How deep a ship is in the water.
The depth of water a ship needs to float, measured as the distance between the waterline and the bottom of the ship.
NOUN
C1
7
igásállat
C1
Usage pattern:
a draught [horse/animal]
The farm kept two draught horses for pulling the cart.
A gazdaságban két igáslovat tartottak a kocsi húzására.
In the past, draught animals provided much of the power for agriculture.
Régen a mezőgazdaságban az igavonó állatok adták a munkaerő nagy részét.
The breed is known for its strength and suitability for draught work.
Learner examples
A draught horse can pull heavy loads.
Egy igásló nagy terheket tud húzni.
They used draught animals on the farm.
A gazdaságban igavonó állatokat használtak.
Common mistake:
Not related to drinking draughts; it comes from ‘to draw’ meaning ‘to pull’.
Meaning
animal used for pulling loads
Collocations
a draught horse
|draught animals
|heavy draught
|a draught breed
|use horses for draught
|farm draught horses
|a team of draught horses
|a draught ox
|draught work
|draught power
Synonyms
workhorse (Often figurative; can also mean a dependable worker or machine.)
Antonyms
riding horse (Kept mainly for being ridden rather than pulling.)
Themes
animals
|work
|history
Definition
An animal trained to pull heavy things.
A horse or other animal used for pulling heavy loads, such as carts, ploughs, or machinery.
Grammar
Dictionary form
draught
IPA
GB/dɹˈæft/
US/dɹˈæft/
Syllables & stress
draught (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (draught)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: draught
- Plural: draught, draughts
Word family
Forms
draughts
noun
Core family
draughty
adjective
draft
noun B1
Expressions
draught animal
1/dɹˈæft ˈænəməl/
fixed phrase
animal used to pull loads
An animal that pulls carts or farm tools.
Examples
- Oxen were commonly used as draught animals.
- The programme supports farmers who still rely on draught animals.
- A draught animal needs training and good care to work safely.
Learner examples
- An ox can be a draught animal.
- This farm uses draught animals.
draught excluder
1/dɹˈæft ɪksklˈudɚ/
fixed phrase
strip that blocks cold air
Something you put by a door to stop cold air coming in.
Examples
- We bought a draught excluder for the front door.
- A draught excluder helps keep the hallway warmer.
- She pushed the draught excluder back into place.
Learner examples
- We need a draught excluder.
- Put the draught excluder under the door.
draught horse
1/dɹˈæft hˈɔɹs/
fixed phrase
heavy horse for pulling
A big horse used for pulling heavy things.
Examples
- A pair of draught horses pulled the wagon through the village.
- The museum keeps a draught horse to show traditional farm work.
- Draught horses are known for their size and calm temperament.
Learner examples
- A draught horse is very strong.
- They used a draught horse to pull the cart.
draught-proof
1/dɹˈæft pɹˈuf/
fixed phrase
sealed against cold air
Made so cold air cannot come in.
Examples
- We draught-proofed the windows before winter.
- The old cottage is hard to draught-proof completely.
- New doors are often better draught-proofed than older ones.
Learner examples
- We need to draught-proof the door.
- This window is not draught-proof.
first draught
1/fˈɚst dɹˈæft/
fixed phrase
formal
initial version of a text
The first version of a text.
Examples
- I’ve finished the first draught, but it needs editing.
- The team reviewed the first draught of the proposal together.
- Her first draught was much longer than the final article.
Learner examples
- This is my first draught.
- I will edit the first draught.
on draught
1/ˈɔn dɹˈæft/
fixed phrase
served from a tap
From a tap, not from a bottle or can.
Examples
- They have two local ales on draught.
- Is the cider on draught or only in bottles?
- The bar ran out of what was on draught and switched to cans.
Learner examples
- The beer is on draught.
- Do you have lager on draught?