[countable] a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form. This is only the first draft of my speech. I've made a rough draft of ...

1 · a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form ; 2 · (finance) ; [singular] ; 4 · a process of picking players for professional sports ...

draft something to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law

draft something to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, or book to draft a constitution/contract/bill I'll draft a letter for ...

There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun draft. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

draft · ​[usually before noun] served from a large container (= a barrel) rather than in a bottle. draft beer. Want to learn more? Find out which words work ...

1[usually before noun] served from a large container (= a barrel) rather than in a bottle draft beer. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner's ...

a player who has been chosen to play for a sports team during the annual selection process. Check pronunciation: draft pick.

an official group whose job is to select and register people who have to serve in the armed forces.

draft board noun an official group whose job is to select and register people for the armed forces.