draff

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

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

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright