plural drawings
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a
: a picture, image, etc., that is made by making lines on a surface with a pencil, pen, marker, chalk, etc., but usually not with paint
She made a drawing of my house.
pencil drawings of flowers
b
: the act or art of making a picture, image, etc., with a pencil, pen, marker, chalk, etc., but usually not with paint
I've always loved drawing.
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US
: an act of choosing something (such as a winning ticket) from a group without knowing which one you are choosing
Who won the (prize) drawing?
—often + forThe drawing for the raffle will take place in one hour.
called also (chiefly British) draw
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“Drawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/drawing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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