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

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

From The Four Million by Henry, O.

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

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

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