drafting

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The work of making careful technical drawings of objects, parts, or buildings.

   Like making a careful, exact map of an object before anyone builds it.

   He learned drafting so he could design machine parts.

   Good drafting shows every measurement clearly.

   Similardraftsmanship, drawing

2. 2
   verb

   Present participle of draft. Use this form for an action that is happening now.

   She is drafting a letter to her landlord.

   They are drafting the new rules right now.

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3. 3
   noununcountable

   The job of making technical drawings for buildings, machines, or products.

   Like being a mapmaker, but for buildings and machines instead of land.

   She chose drafting as her career because she loved precise drawing.

   Many jobs in drafting now require computer skills.

4. 4
   noununcountable

   Riding or driving very close behind another to cut down on the wind pushing against you.

   Like walking close behind a big friend to stay out of a strong wind.

   Drafting behind the leader helped her save energy in the race.

   Cyclists use drafting to ride faster with less effort.

5. 5
   noununcountable

   The act of pulling water out of a pond, river, or other source.

   Like sucking a drink up through a straw, but pulling water from a pond into a fire truck.

   The crew set up drafting from the nearby pond to fight the fire.

   Drafting from the lake gave the trucks plenty of water.

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6. 6
   noununcountable

   A way of getting fibers ready so they can be woven into cloth.

   Like gently pulling cotton candy thinner before twisting it into a thread.

   Good drafting makes the wool ready for the loom.

   She learned drafting before she could start weaving.

   Similardrawing

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