Definition

A type of cart that is low and heavy, used for transporting goods, often without sides.

Example

The farmer loaded the hay onto the dray for transport to the barn.

Conversation

Did you see that old dray in the yard yesterday?

Yeah, it looked like it hadn't been used in ages!

I wonder what kind of things it used to haul around.

Probably all sorts of heavy stuff, back in the day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To transport or haul something using a low, heavy cart without sides.

Example

The farmer used a dray to carry the hay from the field to the barn.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they dray all the supplies to the festival?

Yeah, it looked like quite a workout for those guys!

I can’t believe they had to dray everything by hand.

Root Explanation

Dray → The word 'dray' originates from Middle English 'dray', which is derived from Old English 'dræge', meaning a cart or a vehicle for transporting goods. It refers specifically to a type of low, flat cart used for hauling heavy loads.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sturdy cart used for transporting heavy items — that's what a 'dray' is, a vehicle designed for carrying goods.

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