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
The draff roared upward, droning in his ears.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
“Well, he’s on his way. I called the draff board. I’ll wait for him.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
He said, “You res’ easy while I pull draff more out of d'wattah.
From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor
The draff roared loud now; the air passage was completely clear.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
