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

Hen Cody, who had done all of Molly Brandeis's draying, sat, in unaccustomed black, next to Mayor A. J. Dawes.

From Fanny Herself by Ferber, Edna

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

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

From The Four Million by Henry, O.

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

From Gigolo by Ferber, Edna