Draft vs. Check
Draftnoun
The action or an act (especially of a beast of burden or vehicle) of pulling something along or back.
Draftnoun
The act of drawing in a net for fish.
Draftnoun
That which is drawn in; a catch, a haul.
Draftnoun
An early version of a written work (such as a book or e-mail) or drawing; a preliminary sketch or outline.
Draftnoun
(nautical) Depth of water needed to float a ship; depth below the water line to the bottom of a vessel's hull; depth of water drawn by a vessel.
Draftnoun
A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
Draftnoun
Draw through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process.
Draftnoun
An amount of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) that is drunk in one swallow.
Draftnoun
Beer drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can.
Draftnoun
A cheque, an order for money to be paid.
Draftnoun
Conscription, the system of forcing people to serve in the military.
Draftnoun
(politics) A system of forcing or convincing people to take an elected position.
Draftnoun
(sports) A system of assigning rookie players to professional sports teams.
Draftnoun
(rail transport) The pulling force (tension) on couplers and draft gear during a slack stretched condition.
Draftnoun
The bevel given to the pattern for a casting, so that it can be drawn from the sand without damaging the mould.
Draftverb
(transitive) To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.
Draftverb
To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing.
Draftverb
To write a law.
Draftverb
(transitive) To conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military.
Draftverb
To select and separate an animal or animals from a group.
Draftverb
To select a rookie player onto a professional sports team.
Draftverb
(intransitive) To follow very closely behind another vehicle, thereby providing an aerodynamic advantage to both lead and follower, thereby conserving energy or increasing speed.
Draftverb
To draw out; to call forth.
Draftverb
To draw fibers out of a clump, for spinning in the production of yarn.
Draftadjective
(not comparable) Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.
Draftnoun
The act of drawing; also, the thing drawn. Same as Draught.
Draftnoun
A selecting or detaching of soldiers from an army, or from any part of it, or from a military post; also from any district, or any company or collection of persons, or from the people at large; also, the body of men thus drafted.
Draftnoun
An order from one person or party to another, directing the payment of money; a bill of exchange.
Draftnoun
An allowance or deduction made from the gross weight of goods.
Draftnoun
A drawing of lines for a plan; a plan delineated, or drawn in outline; a delineation. See Draught.
Draftnoun
The form of any writing as first drawn up; the first rough sketch of written composition, to be filled in, or completed. See Draught.
Draftnoun
A narrow border left on a finished stone, worked differently from the rest of its face.
Draftnoun
The slant given to the furrows in the dress of a millstone.
Draftnoun
Depth of water necessary to float a ship. See Draught.
Draftnoun
A current of air. Same as Draught.
Draftnoun
A quantity of liquid poured out for drinking; a dose.
Draftnoun
The act of drawing a quantity of liquid from a large container; also, the quantity of liquid so drawn.
Draftnoun
A device for regulating the flow of gases in a chimney, stovepipe, fireplace, etc.; as, to close the chimney draft. It is usually a flat plate of the same internal dimensions as the flue, which can be rotated to be parallel to or perpendicular to the current of gases.
Draftadjective
Pertaining to, or used for, drawing or pulling (as vehicles, loads, etc.). Same as Draught; as, a draft horse.
Draftadjective
Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of air. Same as Draught.
Draftverb
To draw the outline of; to delineate.
Draftverb
To compose and write; as, to draft a memorial.
Draftverb
To draw from a military band or post, or from any district, company, or society; to detach; to select; especially, to compulsorily select and induct members of a population to serve in the armed forces.
Draftverb
To transfer by draft.
Draftnoun
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
Draftnoun
a current of air (usually coming into a room or vehicle)
Draftnoun
a preliminary sketch of a design or picture
Draftnoun
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg;
Draftnoun
preliminary version of a written work
Draftnoun
the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
Draftnoun
a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace
Draftnoun
a dose of liquid medicine;
Draftnoun
compulsory military service
Draftnoun
a large and hurried swallow;
Draftnoun
the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
Draftverb
draw up an outline or sketch for something;
Draftverb
engage somebody to enter the army
Draftverb
make a blueprint of
Checknoun
(chess) A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
Checknoun
An inspection or examination.
Checknoun
A control; a limit or stop.
Checknoun
(US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator, equivalent to a tick (UK).
Checknoun
(US) An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity; a cheque (UK, Canada).
Checknoun
(US) A bill, particularly in a restaurant.
Checknoun
A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play.
Checknoun
A token used instead of cash in gaming machines.
Checknoun
A lengthwise separation through the growth rings in wood.
Checknoun
A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified.
Checknoun
(falconry) The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
Checknoun
A small chink or crack.
Checknoun
A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
Checkverb
To inspect; to examine.
Checkverb
To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
Checkverb
To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory); to check off, tick (UK), tick off (UK), cross off, strike off.
Checkverb
To control, limit, or halt.
Checkverb
To verify or compare with a source of information.
Checkverb
To leave in safekeeping.
Checkverb
To leave with a shipping agent for shipping.
Checkverb
To pass or bounce the ball to an opponent from behind the three-point line and have the opponent pass or bounce it back to start play.
Checkverb
To hit another player with one's body.
Checkverb
(poker) To remain in a hand without betting. Only legal if no one has yet bet.
Checkverb
(chess) To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, especially the king, in check; to put in check.
Checkverb
To chide, rebuke, or reprove.
Checkverb
(nautical) To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended.
Checkverb
To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.
Checkverb
To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack.
Checkverb
To make a stop; to pause; with at.
Checkverb
(obsolete) To clash or interfere.
Checkverb
To act as a curb or restraint.
Checkverb
(falconry) To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.
Checknoun
A word of warning denoting that the king is in danger; such a menace of a player's king by an adversary's move as would, if it were any other piece, expose it to immediate capture. A king so menaced is said to be in check, and must be made safe at the next move.
Checknoun
A condition of interrupted or impeded progress; arrest; stop; delay; as, to hold an enemy in check.
Checknoun
Whatever arrests progress, or limits action; an obstacle, guard, restraint, or rebuff.
Checknoun
A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified; as, checks placed against items in an account; a check given for baggage; a return check on a railroad.
Checknoun
A written order directing a bank or banker to pay money as therein stated. See Bank check, below.
Checknoun
A woven or painted design in squares resembling the patten of a checkerboard; one of the squares of such a design; also, cloth having such a figure.
Checknoun
The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
Checknoun
Small chick or crack.
Checkverb
To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, esp. his king, in check; to put in check.
Checkverb
To put a sudden restraint upon; to stop temporarily; to hinder; to repress; to curb.
Checkverb
To verify, to guard, to make secure, by means of a mark, token, or other check; to distinguish by a check; to put a mark against (an item) after comparing with an original or a counterpart in order to secure accuracy.
Checkverb
To chide, rebuke, or reprove.
Checkverb
To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended.
Checkverb
To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack; as, the sun checks timber.
Checkverb
To leave (something) in the temporary custody of another; as, to check baggage; to check one's firearms at the door; to check one's coat at the cloakroom.
Checkverb
To accept (something) for temporary custody from another; as, to check a customer's baggage; to check a customer's coat.
Checkverb
To make a checkered pattern upon.
Checkverb
To make a stop; to pause; - with at.
Checkverb
To clash or interfere.
Checkverb
To act as a curb or restraint.
Checkverb
To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.
Checkverb
To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.
Checkadjective
Checkered; designed in checks.
Checknoun
a written order directing a bank to pay money;
Checknoun
an appraisal of the state of affairs;
Checknoun
the bill in a restaurant;
Checknoun
the state of inactivity following an interruption;
Checknoun
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct;
Checknoun
the act of inspecting or verifying;
Checknoun
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.;
Checknoun
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Checknoun
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
Checknoun
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard);
Checknoun
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess;
Checknoun
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
Checknoun
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
Checkverb
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition;
Checkverb
make an examination or investigation;
Checkverb
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;
Checkverb
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits;
Checkverb
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution;
Checkverb
put a check mark on or next to;
Checkverb
slow the growth or development of;
Checkverb
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection;
Checkverb
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics;
Checkverb
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
Checkverb
train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control;
Checkverb
consign for shipment on a vehicle;
Checkverb
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping;
Checkverb
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons
Checkverb
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost;
Checkverb
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
Checkverb
decline to initiate betting
Checkverb
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of;
Checkverb
place into check;
Checkverb
write out a check on a bank account
Checkverb
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort;
Checkverb
verify by consulting a source or authority;
Checkverb
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly;
Checkverb
make cracks or chinks in;
Checkverb
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only;
Checkverb
examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something
Checkverb
verify or establish to one's satisfaction
Checkverb
verify the accuracy of something by comparing it with (something else)
Checkverb
agree or correspond when compared.
Checkverb
look at; take notice of
Checkverb
stop or slow the progress of (something, typically something undesirable)
Checkverb
curb or control (one's feelings or reaction)
Checkverb
hamper or neutralize (an opponent) with one's body or stick.
Checkverb
provide a means of preventing
Checkverb
(of a passenger) consign (baggage) to the care of the transport provider with whom they are travelling
Checkverb
deposit (a coat, bag, or other item) for temporary safekeeping in the cloakroom of a restaurant, theatre, etc.
Checkverb
mark or click on (a box) in order to select a particular option on a form, questionnaire, etc.
Checkverb
move a piece or pawn to a square where it attacks (the opposing king)
Checkverb
(in poker) choose not to make a bet when called upon, allowing another player to do so instead.
Checkverb
(of a hound) pause to make sure of or regain a scent.
Checkverb
(of a trained hawk) abandon the intended quarry and fly after other prey.
Checknoun
an examination to test or ascertain accuracy, quality, or satisfactory condition
Checknoun
a stopping or slowing of progress
Checknoun
a means of control or restraint
Checknoun
an act of hampering or neutralizing an opponent with one's body or stick.
Checknoun
a temporary loss of the scent in hunting.
Checknoun
the movement made by a hawk when it abandons its intended quarry and pursues other prey.
Checknoun
a move by which a piece or pawn directly attacks the opponent's king and by which the king may be checkmated.
Checknoun
US spelling of cheque
Checknoun
the bill in a restaurant
Checknoun
a token of identification for left luggage.
Checknoun
a counter used as a stake in a gambling game.
Checknoun
another term for tick (sense 1 of the noun)
Checknoun
a part of a piano which catches the hammer and prevents it retouching the strings.
Checknoun
a crack or flaw in timber.
Checknoun
a pattern of small squares
Checknoun
a garment or fabric with a pattern of small squares
Checkinterjection
expressing assent or agreement.
Checkinterjection
used by a chess player to announce that the opponent's king has been placed in check.
Checkadjective
having a checked pattern
