Used to describe horse-drawn vehicles before trucks existed.

Historical Use

Imagine a large, flatbed cart with no sides or roof, often wooden.

Physical Appearance

Pairs with work-related terms, highlighting its use for labor or trade.

Collocation Context

Refers especially to groups of small animals or ones that move together.

Animal Groups

This sense of 'dray' is not as common and might be new to many English speakers.

Less Common Usage

Mainly used for specific animals, not a general term for any group.

Specificity

 best possible start the females settle in and vigorously defend the dray against all comers by setting up a temporary perimeter they prevent interference with their young and reserve local supplies for their new families

Dray