Meaning & use
Dray
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A low, sturdy cart without sides, traditionally pulled by a horse, used for hauling heavy loads.
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The brewery still uses a horse-drawn dray for local deliveries.
Beer barrels were loaded onto the dray each morning.
A note on using this word
Historically associated with brewery deliveries; the related word 'drayage' refers to the fee charged for short-haul cartage.
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