indraught B2 Topic:General Vocabulary US /ˈɪnˌdræft/ UK /ˈɪndrɑːft/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 noun A draft or drawing inward. The open vent created a steady indraught of cool air. 2 noun In particular, an inward flow of air or water. The tide produced a strong indraught through the narrow channel. Thesaurus Synonyms inflowinrush Word family Related forms indrawal Etymology Formed from in + draught, using draught in its older sense of a drawing or pulling. It names air, water, or another flow drawn inward. Topics General Vocabulary External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # indraught **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˈɪnˌdræft/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈɪndrɑːft/ ## Meanings 1. A draft or drawing inward. 2. In particular, an inward flow of air or water. ## Examples - The open vent created a steady indraught of cool air. - The tide produced a strong indraught through the narrow channel. ## Synonyms - inflow - inrush ## Related Forms - indrawal ## Etymology Formed from in + draught, using draught in its older sense of a drawing or pulling. It names air, water, or another flow drawn inward. ## Topics - General Vocabulary markdown