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draying

American  
[drey-ing] / ˈdreɪ ɪŋ /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of draying

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

Example Sentences

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I did some draying too and a lot of concreting too.

From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 3 by Work Projects Administration

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

From The Little Lady of the Big House by London, Jack

As railroad and shipping difficulties increased the Hubbell draying business waxed prosperous.

From Gigolo by Ferber, Edna

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

From The Four Million by Henry, O.

We are unusually unfortunate in the matter of firing; most stations have a bush near to the homestead, or greater facilities for draying than we possess.

From Station Life in New Zealand by Barker, Lady (Mary Anne)

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