draft
5
7.3
- noun
- /dræft/
- Specialized
:
calado
- Another issue is that lower lake levels would alter shorelines, possibly blocking access for ships with large drafts.
- a deep draft
Examples
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And her shallow draft allowed her to slip over huge waves like a shingle.
Fiction book (2002) -
Large cargo vessels require a substantial draft to remain stable on the water.
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Governments had to interfere to impose restrictions on vessel drafts to ensure safety.
Blog text (9) -
Captain, we haven’t the draft to go any further.
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Deep draft containerships and liquid-bulk petroleum vessels represent the majority of vessels berthing at the Port of Anchorage.
Academic text (2000) -
The ship's draft is crucial for navigating in shallow waters.
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With a shallow draft of only three feet, this boat is ideal for coastal navigation.
Compounds
- Specialized
1
7.8
A boat with a bottom that does not go deep so it can move in shallow water
How Deep
- Specialized
5
7.3
- Specialized
1
7.8
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word draft comes from the idea of draw 'to pull', and is used for how much water a ship 'draws' around it; a ship's draft is the depth it sits in the water.