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in·​draft | \ ˈin-ˌdraft How to pronounce indraft (audio) , -ˌdräft \

Definition of indraft

1 : an inward flow or current (as of air or water)
2 : a drawing or pulling in

First Known Use of indraft

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Indraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indraft. Accessed 21 Jan. 2022.

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