Synonyms for draft

noun

1. A preliminary sketch

   plans, blueprint, sketch, outline; see design 1, plan 1.

2. A drink

   swallow, glass, quaff, dose; see drink 1.

3. A breeze

   current of air, gust, puff; see wind 1.

4. A contrivance for controlling the flow of air

   damper, check, control, flap, front draft, check draft, smoke draft; see also valve.

5. An order for payment

   check, cashier's check, bank draft, money order, receipt, promissory note, warrant, coupon, bond, debenture, letter of credit, IOU*; see also check 1.

6. The selection of troops

   conscription, induction, assignment, registration, recruitment, enlistment, lottery, levy, selective service, call of duty, call to the colors, roll call, call-up; see also enrollment 1, selection 1.

on draft

verb

1. To make a rough plan

   outline, delineate, sketch; see compose 3, plan 1, 2.

2. To select for military service

   select, conscript, induct, call up; see enlist 1, recruit 1.