Indraught
[in-draft, -drahft] /ˈɪnˌdræft, -ˌdrɑft/
noun
1.
an inward flow or current, as of air or water.
2.
Archaic. an instance of being drawn in; inward attraction.
/ˈɪnˌdrɑːft/
noun
1.
the act of drawing or pulling in
2.
an inward flow, esp of air
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