drawing
[ draw-ing ]
/ ˈdrɔ ɪŋ /
noun
the act of a person or thing that draws.
a graphic representation by lines of an object or idea, as with a pencil; a delineation of form without reference to color.
a sketch, plan, or design, especially one made with pen, pencil, or crayon.
the art or technique of making these.
something decided by drawing lots; lottery.
the selection, or time of selection, of the winning chance or chances sold by lottery or raffle.
OTHER WORDS FROM drawing
self-draw·ing, noun, adjectiveWords nearby drawing
drawer,
drawer sign,
drawerful,
drawers,
drawhole,
drawing,
drawing account,
drawing board,
drawing card,
drawing chisel,
drawing frame
Definition for drawing (2 of 2)
Origin of draw
before 900; Middle English
drawen, Old English
dragan; cognate with Old Norse
draga to draw, German
tragen to carry; cf.
drag
synonym study for draw
1.
Draw,
drag,
haul,
pull imply causing movement of an object toward one by exerting force upon it. To
draw is to move by a force, in the direction from which the force is exerted:
A magnet draws iron to it. To
drag is to draw with the force necessary to overcome friction between the object drawn and the surface on which it rests:
to drag a sled to the top of a hill. To
haul is to transport a heavy object slowly by mechanical force or with sustained effort:
to haul a large boat across a portage. To
pull is to draw or tug, exerting varying amounts of force according to the effort needed:
to pull out an eyelash; to pull fighting dogs apart.
OTHER WORDS FROM draw
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British Dictionary definitions for drawing (1 of 2)
drawing
/ (ˈdrɔːɪŋ) /
noun
a picture or plan made by means of lines on a surface, esp one made with a pencil or pen without the use of colour
a sketch, plan, or outline
the art of making drawings; draughtsmanship
British Dictionary definitions for drawing (2 of 2)
draw
/ (drɔː) /
verb draws, drawing, drew or drawn
noun
Derived forms of draw
drawable, adjectiveWord Origin for draw
Old English
dragan; related to Old Norse
draga; Old Frisian
draga, Old Saxon
dragan, Old High German
tragan to carry
Idioms and Phrases with drawing
draw