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| draw [ draw ] |
verb (past drew [ droo ], past participle drawn [ drawn ], present participle draw·ing, 3rd person present singular draws) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb make picture: to make a line, picture, or plan on a surface using a pencil, pen, or crayon rather than paints
  She drew a picture of a flower.
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2. transitive verb describe something: to depict or describe something in words
He drew a vivid picture of life in 18th-century Philadelphia.
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3. intransitive verb move: to move in a particular direction, often alongside, toward, or away from something else, and with a smooth steady motion
Another car drew alongside ours.
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4. intransitive verb approach: to approach through time, or move toward a point or stage in something, especially its end
The meeting was drawing to a close.
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5. transitive verb pull somebody or something: to pull something, or lead or pull somebody, in a particular direction, especially toward or away from something
She drew him toward the door.
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6. transitive verb transportation pull vehicle: to pull a vehicle along
a carriage drawn by six horses
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7. transitive verb open or close curtain: to pull a curtain or blind across a window so that it covers or uncovers it
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8. transitive verb pull on string: to pull on a string, rope, or cord, usually in order to tighten it around something
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9. transitive verb archery pull back string of bow: to pull back the string of a bow prior to shooting an arrow
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10. transitive verb take something out: to take or pull an object out of something in which it has been enclosed or embedded
drew the letter out of the envelope
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11. transitive and intransitive verb pull weapon from sheath: to pull a weapon from a holster or sheath in order to use it
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12. transitive verb remove liquid: to remove liquid from a large container such as a barrel by means of a tap
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13. transitive verb medicine drain wound: to drain a liquid such as blood, pus, or water from a wound or incision
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14. transitive verb haul up water: to haul up water from a well or other source using a bucket on a rope
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15. transitive verb elicit response: to cause somebody or something to make a response or sound
drew hoots of derision from the crowd
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16. transitive verb obtain something from source: to obtain a physical or a moral resource from a place or thing
drew courage from her example
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17. transitive verb obtain information from somebody: to obtain information, a secret, or an opinion from somebody by questioning or persuasion
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often passive
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She refused to be drawn on the subject.
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18. transitive verb attract attention or interest: to cause somebody's attention, eye, or interest to be directed toward somebody or something
draw admiring glances
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19. transitive verb attract people: to attract a person or group to come to see something or somebody
The performance always drew crowds.
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20. transitive verb suck something in: to suck something in, especially air into the lungs
I drew a long breath.
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21. intransitive verb smoke cigarette or pipe: to suck smoke in from a cigarette or pipe
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22. intransitive verb allow air through: to allow a current of air to flow through, removing smoke or gases
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23. transitive verb withdraw money: to take money out of a bank, savings account, or similar source
He drew $600 from the bank.
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24. transitive verb finance receive money: to receive money regularly from a source
draws a regular salary
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25. transitive verb write check: to write a check, bill of exchange, or promissory note
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26. transitive verb law write out legal document: to compose or write out a legal document in the proper form
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27. transitive verb arrive at conclusion: to arrive at a conclusion or inference by examining the evidence for something
You'll have to draw your own conclusions.
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28. transitive verb formulate something: to formulate or state a distinction, comparison, or parallel between two or more things
drew a distinction between the causes of the two events
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29. transitive verb choose something at random: to choose or be given something at random, usually in order to ensure that all participants are treated fairly
They drew lots to see who would have to go.
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30. transitive verb card games take playing card: in card games, to take a card from a stack, the deck, or the dealer
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31. transitive verb card games make players play particular suit: in card games, to make the other players play the cards they have in a specific suit by repeatedly leading that suit
drew trumps and played twelve tricks
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32. transitive and intransitive verb finish equal: to finish a game with the scores for the opposing sides the same or with neither side having won
drew 1-1 in the semifinals
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33. transitive verb nautical need particular depth of water: to need a particular depth of water in which to float
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34. transitive verb manufacturing make wire: to make wire by pulling a length of metal through a conical hole
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35. transitive verb disembowel somebody: to disembowel a hanged person
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36. transitive verb cue games give backspin to ball: in cue games, especially billiards, to give a backward spin to a ball when making a stroke
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37. transitive verb golf make ball curve: in golf, to hit a ball so that it curves in flight following the direction of the golfer's swing instead of traveling straight. The ball is drawn to the left by a right-handed player and to the right by a left-handed player.
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noun (plural draws) |
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1. act of drawing or pulling: the act of pulling or sucking on something or otherwise drawing something
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2. gambling lottery: a lottery, raffle, or other competition where the winner is decided by selecting a ticket at random
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3. gambling choosing lottery winner: the choosing of a winner in a lottery, raffle, or other competition by selecting a ticket at random
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4. selection of opponents: the act of selecting at random which contestants are to play each other in a sports contest, or the resulting list of games to be played
the draw for the third round of the competition
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5. card games gambling something chosen at random: something chosen at random, e.g. a ticket in a lottery or a playing card or cards taken from a stack or the dealer
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6. attraction: something or somebody that interests a lot of people and attracts them as spectators, visitors, or customers
The rock band will be a huge draw for the local fair.
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7. contest that neither side wins: a contest that ends with both sides having the same score or with neither side having won
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8. drawing of gun: the action of pulling a gun from its holster in order to fire it, especially in a gunfight
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9. geography shallow gully: a shallow natural channel into which rainwater drains
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10. movable part of drawbridge: the movable part of a drawbridge
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11. card games second or further deal: in draw poker, the deal made to improve the players' hands after they have discarded
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| [ Old English dragan< Germanic, "carry"] |
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| draw·a·ble adjective |
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