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

"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

Orson J. loathed tea; and the early draying business had somewhat unfitted his sturdy legs for the lighter movements of the dance.

From Gigolo by Ferber, Edna

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 Nation, Carry Amelia

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

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

From Gigolo by Ferber, Edna