Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • To draw in or inward.

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Examples

  • "The indraw -" Oomark reached up to catch at one of those rags of uniform that still clung to Kosgro's body.

    Dread Companion Norton, Andre 1970

  • But so heavy was the indraw, there was little we were sure of.

    Dread Companion Norton, Andre 1970

  • The indraw was beginning to lighten as I reached the top.

    Dread Companion Norton, Andre 1970

  • The indraw having lifted, we at last left the grove, though I hated to see the last of that sanctuary.

    Dread Companion Norton, Andre 1970

  • But so thick was the indraw that if we waited to see what crept there, it might be far too close.

    Dread Companion Norton, Andre 1970

  • "We'll be meat for the hunters at the next indraw of the mist."

    Dread Companion Norton, Andre 1970

  • If so, I would have to face, sooner or later, another indraw time.

    Dread Companion Norton, Andre 1970

  • It necessarily follows that, the mentality expressed by Cancer must be susceptible to inspirational currents; to inspire is to indraw.

    The light of Egypt; or, The science of the soul and the stars 1900

  • When he saw Lucy's face I could hear the hissing indraw of his breath, and he said to me in a sharp whisper: Draw up the blind; I want light!

    Dracula 1897

  • He saw the arm wince, saw red blisters spring out on the white skin, he caught the sharp indraw of her breath, but he did not move.

    The Long Night Stanley John Weyman 1891

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