draff
Example Sentences
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He saw a red heap of seething coals and heard the upward hum of the draff.
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
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
