light draft
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of light draft
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Sarah Carmean, who enjoyed a light draft at Boomtown, lamented with service-industry employees missing tips or hours.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025
The great requisite for transports on the Tigris was a very light draft, and to fill the requirements boats were requisitioned ranging from penny steamers of the Thames to river-craft of the Irrawaddy.
From War in the Garden of Eden by Roosevelt, Kermit
There were many entrances to the bay, and Murgu�a had had his steamer built of light draft especially, to profit by any outlet offering least danger from the vigilant patrol outside.
From The Missourian by Lyle, Eugene P. (Eugene Percy)
Many of them open out into broad estuaries, and in numerous instances coasting vessels of light draft can sail to the very foot of the mountains.
From The Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, Including the Ladrones, Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico The Eldorado of the Orient by Halstead, Murat
The harbour is commodious, but the bar on the channel connecting it with the ocean formerly made it unavailable except for vessels of light draft.
From Impressions of South Africa by Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount
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