draw

draw

verb \ˈdrȯ\

drew \ˈdrü\ (audio pronunciation); drawn \ˈdrȯn\ (audio pronunciation); draw·ing

Definition of DRAW

transitive verb

1

: 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>

2

: inhale <she drew a deep breath>

3

: to remove the viscera of : eviscerate

intransitive verb

1

: 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