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Meaning of drafted

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

drafted

verb

Definitions

  1. To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.

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

  3. To write a law.

  4. To conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military.

    Example: He was drafted during the Vietnam War.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a certain depth required to float (said of a vessel); used comparatively with shallow, deep, etc.

    Example: A johnboat is a shallow drafted boat favored by fishermen.

  2. Conscripted