draft

A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.

The draw through a flue of gasses or smoke resulting from a combustion process.

An act of drinking.

The quantity of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) drunk in one swallow.

to drink at a draft

She took a deep draft from the bottle of water.

A dose (of medicine, alcohol, etc.).

To write a first version; to make a preliminary sketch.

To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing.

To write a law.

To select (someone or something) for a particular role or purpose.

There was a campaign to draft Smith to run for President.

They drafted me to be the chairperson of the new committee.

To select (someone or something) for a particular role or purpose.

He was drafted during the Vietnam War.

Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.

I'd rather have a fresh, cheap draft beer.

Referring to animals used for pulling heavy loads.

A Clydesdale is a draft horse.