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Definition of forward draft - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
maritimeTECH. US depth of a ship's front below waterlineTECH. US
- The forward draft of the vessel was 10 meters.
- The ship's forward draft increased with the added cargo.
- Adjustments were made to the forward draft for better balance.
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Images of forward draft
depth of a ship's front below waterline
Expressions with forward
propose or suggest for consideration
She put forward a new plan at the meeting.
repay kindness by helping someone else
After receiving help, she decided to pay forward.
focused on future trends and innovations
The company's future forward approach has led to groundbreaking products.
make the ball go closer to the goal or target
The team worked together to move the ball forward.
a situation where progress is lost by greater setbacks
The project felt like one step forward, two steps back.
show oneself in the best way to make a good impression
She always puts her best foot forward at job interviews.
cause a significant change or impact
Her speech moved the needle forward on the issue of climate change.
advance a vehicle carefully or cautiously ahead
The car nosed forward to avoid hitting the barrier.
making progress but facing more setbacks
Every time we solve a problem, another arises, it's one step forward, two steps backward.
repay kindness to others instead of the original benefactor
After receiving help, he chose to pay it forward to others in need.
try hard to get noticed or gain advantage
He always tries to push himself forward at meetings.
significant and rapid advancement or progress
The invention of the internet was a great leap forward.
move ahead in a direction or path
The car will go forward after the light turns green.
advance in a physical direction
The soldiers were ordered to move forward.
move something ahead with force
He used his strength to push forward the heavy cart.
move forward in response to a request
The officer asked him to step forward.
move your body ahead by two steps
Please take two steps forward and stand on the line.
significant progress or improvement in a situation
The new policy is a big step forward for education.
volunteer one's services
She came forward to help organize the event.
move media quickly to a later point
She fast forwarded the movie to the end.
gear that makes a vehicle move ahead
Put the car in forward gear to drive away.
movement in a direction ahead
The car's forward motion was smooth and steady.
anticipate with excitement or hope
I look forward to the concert next week.
change the time on a clock to a later hour
Remember to move the clock forward tonight for daylight saving.
Expressions with draft
create a preliminary version of a document
She will draft up the proposal for review.
notice a cold current of air moving in a place
I could feel the draft coming from the window.
avoid compulsory military service
He fled to Canada to dodge the draft.
earliest complete version of a work made before changes or corrections
I finished the first draft of my novel last night.
beer served from a keg or cask
He ordered a pint of draft beer.
preliminary version of a written work
She reviewed the draft copy before the final submission.
stopping cold air from coming in through gaps
We installed draft-proof windows in the living room.
available from a tap or keg, not bottled or canned
They only have local beer on draft here.
preliminary version of a written work
She completed the rough draft of her essay last night.
preliminary written record of meeting discussions and decisions before approval
The secretary emailed the draft minutes for the team to review.
early version of a document still being developed or revised
The committee reviewed the working draft before suggesting further changes.
preliminary written contract prepared before final approval or signing
The lawyer reviewed the draft agreement and suggested several changes.
preliminary version of a law prepared for discussion or approval
Parliament debated the draft law on data protection.
preliminary written proposal for an official decision awaiting discussion or vote
The committee circulated a draft resolution before the plenary session.
object placed to block drafts under doors or windows
I placed a draft stopper under the door to keep warm.
preliminary written change to a rule or document prepared for discussion
The committee reviewed the draft amendment before the final vote.
preliminary written version of a decision prepared before final approval
The committee reviewed the draft decision before the official vote.
individual evading compulsory military duty
Draft dodgers were common during the conflict.
early version of a text prepared for later review and changes
The committee circulated a preliminary draft of the policy for comments.
horse used for heavy work like pulling carts
The farmer used a draft horse to plow the field.
accept and pay a financial draft or check
The bank will honor a draft upon presentation.
proposed written statement for decision submitted to a lawmaking body for consideration
The senator introduced a draft legislative resolution concerning environmental protection.
material used to block drafts
They installed a draft stop to keep the room warm.
preliminary written version of an agreement between countries not yet approved
Diplomats spent months negotiating the clauses of the draft treaty.
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- French:tirant d'eau avant, ...
- German:Vorderer Tiefgang, ...
- Italian:pescaggio di prua, ...
- Spanish:calado de proa, ...
- Portuguese:calado de vante, ...
- Chinese:前吃水深度, ...
- Japanese:前部喫水, ...
- Arabic:غاطِس المُقَدِّمَة, ...
- Hebrew:עֹמֶק קִדְמִי, ...
- Russian:осадка носовой части, ...
- Ukrainian:осадка носової частини, ...
- Hindi:आगे का ड्राफ्ट, ...
- Bengali:ফরোয়ার্ড ড্রাফট, ...
- Catalan:calat de proa, ...
- Czech:ponor přídě, ...
- Danish:fordybgang, ...
- Dutch:voordiepte, ...
- Greek:βύθισμα της πλώρης, ...
- Hungarian:orrmerülés, ...
- Khmer:ជម្រៅទឹកខាងមុខនាវា, ...
- Korean:전방 흘수, ...
- Persian:پیش نویس جلو, ...
- Polish:zanurzenie dziobowe, ...
- Portuguese (BR):calado de vante, ...
- Romanian:pescaj, ...
- Swedish:förtjup, ...
- Thai:ความลึกของหัวเรือ, ...
- Turkish:baş su çekimi, ...
- Vietnamese:mớn nước phía trước, ...
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