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

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 Butler, Samuel

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)

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

From Gigolo by Ferber, Edna

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

From The Strength of the Strong by London, Jack

L. V. Wyckoff, the father of Van Wyckoff, who was sheriff of the county for many years, did considerable hauling and draying.

From Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound by Denny, Emily Inez