draying

American  

[drey-ing] / ˈdreɪ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the business, occupation, or activities of driving a dray.

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Etymology

Origin of draying

First recorded in 1855–60; dray + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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draying

"And you'll see the culls draying on the streets of San Francisco," Dick answered.

From The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London

He soon owned his horse and did the draying for the hotel.

From The Use and Need of the Life of Carry A. Nation by Carry Amelia Nation

Birdall, I remember, who had great draying interests, had turned loose three hundred dray horses. 

From The Strength of the Strong by Jack London

Then follows the draying of the wool to port, and the bullocks come in for their full share of work.

From A First Year in Canterbury Settlement by Samuel Butler

Why, there was a single gentleman connected with the draying business.

From The Four Million by O. Henry