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Definition: Draught engine

Draught \Draught\, a.
1. Used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught
beast; draught hooks.
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2. Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of
air.
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3. Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses.
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4. Drawn directly from the barrel, or other receptacle, in
distinction from bottled; on draught; -- said of ale,
cider, and the like.
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Note: This word, especially in the first and second meanings,
is often written draft, a spelling which is approved by
many authorities.
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Draught box. See Draught tube, below.

Draught engine (Mining), an engine used for pumping,
raising heavy weights, and the like.

Draught hook (Mil.), one of the hooks on a cannon carriage,
used in drawing the gun backward and forward.

Draught horse, a horse employed in drawing loads, plowing,
etc., as distinguished from a saddle horse or carriage
horse.

Draught net, a seine or hauling net.

Draught ox, an ox employed in hauling loads, plowing, etc.

Draught tube (Water Wheels), an air-tight pipe extending
downward into the tailrace from a turbine wheel located
above it, to make the whole fall available; -- called also
draught box.
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