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draught vs downdraft

downdraft vs draught

draught and downdraft both are nouns.

draught is a verb but downdraft is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
draught Yes No Yes No
downdraft Yes No No No
As nouns, downdraft is a hyponym of draught; that is, downdraft is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than draught:
  • draught: a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
  • downdraft: a strong downward air current
Other hyponyms of draught include updraft.
draught (noun) downdraft (noun)
the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling a strong downward air current
a large and hurried swallow
a dose of liquid medicine
the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
draught (verb) downdraft (verb)
make a blueprint of
Difference between draught and downdraft

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