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dréacht — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • composition noun The way in which the different parts of something are arranged or combined.
  • draft noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
  • piece noun A part of something larger, especially one that can be separated from the rest.
  • tract noun A large stretch or area of land.

Senses

dréacht is used for these senses in English:

  • composition A work of music, literature or art. [from 17th c.]
  • piece An artistic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, musical composition, literary work, etc.

composition — full definition

  1. noun The way in which the different parts of something are arranged or combined.
  2. noun A piece of music, writing, or art that has been created.
  3. noun The arrangement of visual elements within a picture or photograph.
  4. noun A short piece of writing, especially one written as a school exercise.

draft — full definition

  1. noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
  2. noun A current of air moving through an enclosed space.
  3. noun (US) Compulsory enlistment into military service; conscription.
  4. noun The process of selecting players for professional sports teams.
  5. verb To write a preliminary version of something.

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