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

“Well, he’s on his way. I called the draff board. I’ll wait for him.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

The draff roared upward, droning in his ears.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

The draff roared loud now; the air passage was completely clear.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor