drafted
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
of a certain depth required to float (said of a vessel); used comparatively with shallow, deep, etc.
Adjective
Examples
A johnboat is a shallow drafted boat favored by fishermen.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
conscripted
AdjectiveRegister: US
Examples
I hope you get drafted / I hope you carry a gun / When you come back with no arms or legs / Then you can say war is fun / 'Cause you don't care / What happens to me / As long it don't happen to you / As the world becomes a bomb factory / Your attitude becomes smug / This just creates an atmosphere o
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “drafted” mean?
of a certain depth required to float (said of a vessel); used comparatively with shallow, deep, etc.
Is “drafted” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.