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How to pronounce “draft”

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Pronunciation guide for draft

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of draft with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Cheech is Not My Real Name... But Don't Call Me Chong!resisting the draft, and his chance meeting with Tommy
Definition summary: (American spelling)

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Cheech is Not My Real Name... But Don't Call Me Chong!

resisting the draft, and his chance meeting with Tommy

[Noun]
(American spelling)
(Universal spelling)
(Universal spelling)
(American spelling, rail transport) The pulling force (tension) on couplers and draft gear during a slack (stretched) condition.
The bevel given to the pattern for a casting, so that it can be drawn from the sand without damaging the mould.
(American spelling, possibly archaic)
(Appalachia)
[Verb]
(transitive) To write a first version; to make a preliminary sketch.
To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing.
To write a law.
To select (someone or something) for a particular role or purpose.
(ambitransitive) To follow very closely (behind another vehicle), thereby providing an aerodynamic advantage to both lead and follower and conserving energy or increasing speed.
To draw out; to call forth.
To draw fibers out of a clump, for spinning in the production of yarn.
(gaming) To play a collectible card game by selecting from a shared pool of cards.
[Adjective]
(not comparable) Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.
Referring to animals used for pulling heavy loads.