draft board

noun

1. a board of civilians charged with registering, classifying, and selecting persons for U.S. military service.

draft board

noun

1. a tribunal responsible for the selection of personnel liable for compulsory military service

Word History and Origins

Origin of draft board¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Many mock draft boards have projected Bona as a second-round selection, a reflection of his sustained inability to avoid foul trouble as well as subpar rebounding numbers for a player his size.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, no matter his performance here, there will be questions about just how high up draft boards he can go.

From Seattle Times

There are free agents to evaluate and a draft board to assemble as Rams general manager Les Snead prepares to possibly pick in the first round for the first time in eight years.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of the other selections they received they used to move around the draft board and add other players to the mix.

From Seattle Times

Las Vegas also could stay put and perhaps select Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. if he’s still on the draft board.

From Seattle Times