draft board

noun

1. a board of civilians charged with registering, classifying, and selecting persons for U.S. military service.

draft board

noun

1. a tribunal responsible for the selection of personnel liable for compulsory military service

Word History and Origins

Origin of draft board¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

“We always go into the draft board looking for the best available player, and it also coincides this time with a need,” said Lawrence Frank, the Clippers president of basketball operations.

From Los Angeles Times

On his first full day in office, he pardoned hundreds of thousands of men who had evaded service in Vietnam - either by fleeing abroad or failing to register with their local draft board.

From BBC

Many mock draft boards have projected Bona as a second-round selection, a reflection of his sustained inability to avoid foul trouble as well as subpar rebounding numbers for a player his size.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, no matter his performance here, there will be questions about just how high up draft boards he can go.

From Seattle Times

There are free agents to evaluate and a draft board to assemble as Rams general manager Les Snead prepares to possibly pick in the first round for the first time in eight years.

From Los Angeles Times