indraft

noun

in·​draft ˈin-ˌdraft How to pronounce indraft (audio)
-ˌdräft
1
: an inward flow or current (as of air or water)
2
: a drawing or pulling in

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of indraft was in 1577

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“Indraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indraft. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.

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