draw
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verb \ˈdrȯ\drew \ˈdrü\ drawn \ˈdrȯn, ˈdrän\ draw·ing
Definition of DRAW
transitive verb
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: to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull <draw your chair up by the fire>: as a : to move (as a covering) over or to one side <draw the drapes> b : to pull up or out of a receptacle or place where seated or carried <draw water from the well> <drew a gun>; also : to cause to come out of a container or source <draw water for a bath> <the nurse drew a blood sample> <the wound drew blood>
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: to cause to go in a certain direction (as by leading) <drew him aside>
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a : to bring by inducement or allure : attract <honey draws flies> b : to bring in or gather from a specified group or area <a college that draws its students from many states> c : bring on, provoke <drew enemy fire> d : to bring out by way of response : elicit <drew cheers from the audience> e : to receive in the course of play <the batter drew a walk> <draw a foul>
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: inhale <drew a deep breath>
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a : to extract the essence from <draw tea> b : eviscerate <plucking and drawing a goose before cooking> c : to derive to one's benefit <drew inspiration from the old masters>
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: to require (a specified depth) to float in <a ship that draws 12 feet of water>
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a : accumulate, gain <drawing interest> b : to take (money) from a place of deposit c : to use in making a cash demand <drawing a check against his account> d : to receive regularly or in due course <draw a salary>
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a : to take (cards) from a stack or from the dealer b : to receive or take at random <drew a winning number>
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: to bend (a bow) by pulling back the string
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: to cause to shrink, contract, or tighten
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a : to strike (a ball) so as to impart a backward spin b : to strike (a golf ball) so that a slight to moderate hook results
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: to leave (a contest) undecided : tie
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a (1) : to produce a likeness or representation of by making lines on a surface <draw a picture> <draw a graph with chalk> (2) : to give a portrayal of : delineate <a writer who draws characters well> b : to write out in due form <draw a will> c : to design or describe in detail : formulate <draw comparisons>
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: to infer from evidence or premises <draw a conclusion>
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: to spread or elongate (metal) by hammering or by pulling through dies; also : to shape (as plastic) by stretching or by pulling through dies
intransitive verb
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: to come or go steadily or gradually <night draws near>
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a : to move something by pulling <drawing at the well> b : to exert an attractive force <the play is drawing well>
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a : to pull back a bowstring b : to bring out a weapon <drew, aimed, and fired>
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a : to produce a draft <the chimney draws well> <draw on a cigar> b : to swell out in a wind <all sails drawing>
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a : to wrinkle or tighten up : shrink b : to change shape by pulling or stretching
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: to cause blood or pus to localize at one point
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: to create a likeness or a picture in outlines : sketch
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: to come out even in a contest
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a : to make a written demand for payment of money on deposit b : to obtain resources (as of information) <drawing from a common fund of knowledge>
— draw·able \-ə-bəl\ adjective
— draw a bead on
: to take aim at
— draw a blank
: to fail to gain a desired object (as information sought); also : to be unable to think of something
— draw on or draw upon
: to use as a source of supply <drawing on the whole community for support>
— draw straws
: to decide or assign something by lottery in which straws of unequal length are used
— draw the line or draw a line
1
: to fix an arbitrary boundary between things that tend to intermingle
2
: to fix a boundary excluding what one will not tolerate or engage in
See Examples of DRAW
- The computer can draw the graph for you.
- Students drew maps of the states and labeled them.
- She sat down and began to draw.
- The case has drawn attention to the fact that many athletes never graduate.
- I would like to draw your attention to the third line.
- The band always draws a large crowd.
- The college draws students from around the world.
- The animals were drawn to the campsite by the smell of food.
- We hope the display in the window will draw customers in from the street.
- The lure of city life has drawn away many of the town's young people.
Origin of DRAW
Middle English drawen, dragen, from Old English dragan; akin to Old Norse draga to draw, drag
First Known Use: before 12th century
2draw
nounDefinition of DRAW
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: something that is drawn: as a : a card drawn to replace a discard in poker b : a lot or chance drawn at random c : the movable part of a drawbridge
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: a contest left undecided or deadlocked : tie
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: one that draws attention or patronage : attraction
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a : the distance from the string to the back of a drawn bow b : the force required to draw a bow fully
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: a gully shallower than a ravine
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: the deal in draw poker to improve the players' hands after discarding
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: a football play that simulates a pass play so a runner can go straight up the middle past the pass rushers
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: a slight to moderate and usually intentional hook in golf
Examples of DRAW
- Their band is the main draw at the festival.
- The festival is always a big draw.
First Known Use of DRAW
1663
draw
verb \ˈdrȯ\ (Medical Dictionary)drew \ˈdrü\ drawn \ˈdrȯn\ draw·ing
Medical Definition of DRAW
transitive verb
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: to cause to move toward or localize in a surface <using a poultice to draw inflammation to a head>; especially : to cause (an unwanted element) to depart (as from the body or a lesion) <this will help draw the poison>
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: inhale <she drew a deep breath>
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: to remove the viscera of : eviscerate
intransitive verb
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: to cause local congestion : induce blood or other body fluid to localize at a particular point : be effective as a blistering agent or counterirritant—used of a poultice and comparable means of medication
2
of a lesion : to become localized—used in the phrase draw to a head
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