cold draught
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Refers to a current of unpleasantly cool air.
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- A cold draught of air blew in from the open window.
- I can feel a cold draught coming from under the door.
- Could you close the door? There's a nasty cold draught in here.
- The source of the cold draught was a crack in the wall.
- He shivered as a cold draught swept through the ancient hall.
- We need to install weatherstripping to prevent the cold draught.
- Do you feel that cold draught? I think the window isn't sealed properly.
- During winter, a persistent cold draught made the living room uncomfortable.
- A sudden cold draught extinguished the candle on the table.
- Sit away from the window if the cold draught is bothering you.