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indraft

American  
[in-draft, -drahft] / ˈɪnˌdræft, -ˌdrɑft /
especially British, indraught

noun

  1. an inward flow or current, as of air or water.

  2. Archaic. an instance of being drawn in; inward attraction.

Etymology

Origin of indraft

First recorded in 1560–70; in- 1 + draft

Example Sentences

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And yet, at other times, there is a mysterious indraft, which irresistibly draws a passing vessel among the isles, though not bound to them.

From The Piazza Tales by Melville, Herman

He wondered if it might be the cow-camp, and felt a cold indraft on the hot tenderness of his heart for a moment.

From The Duke Of Chimney Butte by Ivory, P. V. E. (Percy Van Eman)

We were nearly drawn down by the indraft of the water!

From A Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Verne, Jules

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