draff

Example Sentences

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Then he heard the draff, this time a long low sucking of air that grew gradually to a drone, then a roar.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

D’wattah kag did not bus’ when draff was launch, an’ we 'ave a few biscuit, some choclade, an’ d’matches in d’tin is dry.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor

He said, “You res’ easy while I pull draff more out of d'wattah.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor

The draff roared upward, droning in his ears.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

He saw a red heap of seething coals and heard the upward hum of the draff.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright