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noun / verb

draft

A current of moving air.

A cold draft blows through the gap under the door.

Etymology
draftEnglishdrawing; pulling

The older word names drawing or pulling. A current of air is a draught because air is drawn through an opening or passage.

More examples

  • Closing the window stops the draft across my desk.
  • The chimney creates a strong draft that carries smoke upward.
  • Cyclists draft behind one another to reduce air resistance.

Forms

draft · drafts · drafted · drafting

drafty adjective — Allowing noticeable currents of air indoors.

Similar words

breeze
A gentle wind, usually outdoors rather than through an enclosure.
gust
A sudden burst of wind rather than a steady current.
airflow
Air movement generally, especially through ventilation systems or around objects.