Definition, synonyms and related words
simple past tense and past participle of draft
"The team drafted a new player to strengthen their defense last summer."
In plain English: Drafted means to be chosen by someone, usually for work or sports.
"The coach drafted him into his starting lineup for the game."
of a certain depth required to float (said of a vessel); used comparatively with shallow, deep, etc.
"The cargo ship was too deeply drafted to enter the narrow river channel."
In plain English: Drafted means something has been created by writing it out first rather than being found ready-made.
"The drafted plan was approved by all team members before we started work."
Usage: Use this term specifically when describing how much water a ship sits in; avoid confusing it with the past tense verb form meaning recruited for military service or sports teams. Do not use "drafted" to describe a document that has been written but not yet finalized.