1. a current of air, water, or other fluid flowing inward
Usage: nautical; technical
2. the act or process of drawing in or inhaling
Usage: archaic; rare

Examples

• The indraught of cool air from the open window refreshed the stuffy room.
• Sailors had to account for the indraught when navigating near the rocky coast.
• The ventilation system created a strong indraught that pulled dust toward the filter.
• An indraught of seawater entered the harbor during the tidal shift.
• The indraught of breath before speaking was barely noticeable.