drafting

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English

Definitions

verb

To write a first version, 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 conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military.“He was drafted during the Vietnam War.”

noun

The act or process of producing a technical drawing, or draft.
A profession, usually related to making technical drawings for architecture, engineering, or manufacturing.
The practice among ground vehicle drivers or cyclists of following in a close line to reduce wind resistance.
A method of preparing fibers for weaving.

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Synonyms

drawing draftsmanship mechanical drawing framing sketch style writing making write text mapping editing crafting written form shaping

Associated

edicts cad constitution legislation declaration manifesto draft amendments implementing constituent document bills

Rhymes

crafting grafting rafting shafting draughting hafting overdrafting

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