draught ox

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draught ox - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Draught \Draught\, a.
     1. Used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught
        beast; draught hooks.
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     2. Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of
        air.
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     3. Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses.
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     4. Drawn directly from the barrel, or other receptacle, in
        distinction from bottled; on draught; -- said of ale,
        cider, and the like.
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     Note: This word, especially in the first and second meanings,
           is often written draft, a spelling which is approved by
           many authorities.
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     Draught box. See Draught tube, below.
  
     Draught engine (Mining), an engine used for pumping,
        raising heavy weights, and the like.
  
     Draught hook (Mil.), one of the hooks on a cannon carriage,
        used in drawing the gun backward and forward.
  
     Draught horse, a horse employed in drawing loads, plowing,
        etc., as distinguished from a saddle horse or carriage
        horse.
  
     Draught net, a seine or hauling net.
  
     Draught ox, an ox employed in hauling loads, plowing, etc.
        
  
     Draught tube (Water Wheels), an air-tight pipe extending
        downward into the tailrace from a turbine wheel located
        above it, to make the whole fall available; -- called also
        draught box.
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