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pull vs draught

draught vs pull

pull and draught both are nouns.

pull and draught both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pull Yes No Yes No
draught Yes No Yes No
As nouns, draught is a hyponym of pull; that is, draught is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pull:
  • pull: the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
  • draught: the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
Other hyponyms of pull include drag, draw, haul, haulage, jerk, tug, draft, drawing, deracination, excision, extirpation, pluck, traction.
pull (noun) draught (noun)
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) a large and hurried swallow
a sustained effort a dose of liquid medicine
a device used for pulling something the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
special advantage or influence a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
the force used in pulling a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
pull (verb) draught (verb)
strain abnormally make a blueprint of
take away
take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
cause to move by pulling
tear or be torn violently
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing
apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
strip of feathers
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
steer into a certain direction
move into a certain direction
operate when rowing a boat
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
rein in to keep from winning a race
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
Difference between pull and draught

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