draw

Definition of Draw in English :

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Noun

1. draw

a gully that is shallower than a ravine

2. attracter, attraction, attractor, draw, drawing card

an entertainer who attracts large audiences

Example Sentences:
'he was the biggest drawing card they had'

3. draw, standoff, tie

the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided

Example Sentences:
'the game ended in a draw'
'their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie'

standoff
tie

4. draw, lot

anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random

Example Sentences:
'the luck of the draw'
'they drew lots for it'

5. draw

a playing card or cards dealt or taken from the pack

Example Sentences:
'he got a pair of kings in the draw'

6. draw, hook, hooking

a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer

Example Sentences:
'he took lessons to cure his hooking'

hook
hooking

7. draw, draw play

(American football) the quarterback moves back as if to pass and then hands the ball to the fullback who is running toward the line of scrimmage

draw play

8. draw, draw poker

poker in which a player can discard cards and receive substitutes from the dealer

Example Sentences:
'he played only draw and stud'

draw poker

9. draw, haul, haulage

the act of drawing or hauling something

Example Sentences:
'the haul up the hill went very slowly'

haul
haulage

Verb

10. draw, force, pull

cause to move by pulling

Example Sentences:
'draw a wagon'
'pull a sled'

force
pull

11. draw, reap

get or derive

Example Sentences:
'He drew great benefits from his membership in the association'

reap

12. delineate, describe, draw, line, trace

make a mark or lines on a surface

Example Sentences:
'draw a line'
'trace the outline of a figure in the sand'

13. draw, make

make, formulate, or derive in the mind

Example Sentences:
'I draw a line here'
'draw a conclusion'
'draw parallels'
'make an estimate'
'What do you make of his remarks?'

make

14. draw, get out, pull, pull out, take out

bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover

Example Sentences:
'draw a weapon'
'pull out a gun'
'The mugger pulled a knife on his victim'

15. draw

represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface

Example Sentences:
'She drew an elephant'
'Draw me a horse'

16. draw, take out

take liquid out of a container or well

Example Sentences:
'She drew water from the barrel'

take out

17. depict, describe, draw

give a description of

Example Sentences:
'He drew an elaborate plan of attack'

18. draw

select or take in from a given group or region

Example Sentences:
'The participants in the experiment were drawn from a representative population'

19. draw

elicit responses, such as objections, criticism, applause, etc.

Example Sentences:
'The President's comments drew sharp criticism from the Republicans'
'The comedian drew a lot of laughter'

20. drag, draw, puff

suck in or take (air)

Example Sentences:
'draw a deep breath'
'draw on a cigarette'

drag
puff

21. draw

move or go steadily or gradually

Example Sentences:
'The ship drew near the shore'

22. draw, draw off, take out, withdraw

remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)

Example Sentences:
'She drew $2,000 from the account'
'The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank'

23. cast, draw

choose at random

Example Sentences:
'draw a card'
'cast lots'

cast

24. draw, get

earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher

Example Sentences:
'He drew a base on balls'

25. draw

bring or lead someone to a certain action or condition

Example Sentences:
'She was drawn to despair'
'The President refused to be drawn into delivering an ultimatum'
'The session was drawn to a close'

26. draw

cause to flow

Example Sentences:
'The nurse drew blood'

27. draw

write a legal document or paper

Example Sentences:
'The deed was drawn in the lawyer's office'

28. draw

engage in drawing

Example Sentences:
'He spent the day drawing in the garden'

29. draw

move or pull so as to cover or uncover something

Example Sentences:
'draw the shades'
'draw the curtains'

30. draw

allow a draft

Example Sentences:
'This chimney draws very well'

31. draw

require a specified depth for floating

Example Sentences:
'This boat draws 70 inches'

32. draw, draw and quarter, quarter

pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him

Example Sentences:
'in the old days, people were drawn and quartered for certain crimes'

33. draw, pull

cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense

Example Sentences:
'A declining dollar pulled down the export figures for the last quarter'

pull

34. absorb, draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up

take in, also metaphorically

Example Sentences:
'The sponge absorbs water well'
'She drew strength from the minister's words'

35. attract, draw, draw in, pull, pull in

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

Example Sentences:
'Her good looks attract the stares of many men'
'The ad pulled in many potential customers'
'This pianist pulls huge crowds'
'The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers'

36. draw, string, thread

thread on or as if on a string

Example Sentences:
'string pearls on a string'
'the child drew glass beads on a string'
'thread dried cranberries'

37. draw, pull back

stretch back a bowstring (on an archer's bow)

Example Sentences:
'The archers were drawing their bows'

pull back

38. draw, guide, pass, run

pass over, across, or through

Example Sentences:
'He ran his eyes over her body'
'She ran her fingers along the carved figurine'
'He drew her hair through his fingers'

39. draw, tie

finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.

Example Sentences:
'The teams drew a tie'

40. draw

contract

Example Sentences:
'The material drew after it was washed in hot water'

41. draw

reduce the diameter of (a wire or metal rod) by pulling it through a die

Example Sentences:
'draw wire'

42. draw

steep; pass through a strainer

Example Sentences:
'draw pulp from the fruit'

43. disembowel, draw, eviscerate

remove the entrails of

Example Sentences:
'draw a chicken'

44. draw

flatten, stretch, or mold metal or glass, by rolling or by pulling it through a die or by stretching

Example Sentences:
'draw steel'

45. draw

cause to localize at one point

Example Sentences:
'Draw blood and pus'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Draw

see synonyms of draw

verbWord forms: draws, drawing, drew or drawn

to cause (a person or thing) to move towards or away by pulling

to bring, take, or pull (something) out, as from a drawer, holster, etc

3. (transitive)

to extract or pull or take out

to draw teeth

to draw a card from a pack

4. (transitive; often foll by off)

to take (liquid) out of a cask, keg, tank, etc, by means of a tap

5. (intransitive)

to move, go, or proceed, esp in a specified direction

to draw alongside

6. (transitive)

to attract or elicit

to draw a crowd

draw attention

7. (transitive)

to cause to flow

to draw blood

to depict or sketch (a form, figure, picture, etc) in lines, as with a pencil or pen, esp without the use of colour; delineate

9. (transitive)

to make, formulate, or derive

to draw conclusions, comparisons, parallels

10. (transitive)

to write (a legal document) in proper form

11. (transitive; sometimes foll by in)

to suck or take in (air, liquid, etc)

to draw a breath

12. (intransitive)

to induce or allow a draught to carry off air, smoke, etc

the flue draws well

13. (transitive)

to take or receive from a source

to draw money from the bank

14. (transitive)

to earn

draw interest

15. (transitive) finance

to write out (a bill of exchange or promissory note)

to draw a cheque

16. (transitive)

to choose at random

to draw lots

17. (transitive)

to reduce the diameter of (a wire or metal rod) by pulling it through a die

18. (transitive)

to shape (a sheet of metal or glass) by rolling, by pulling it through a die, or by stretching

19. archery

to bend (a bow) by pulling the string

20.

to steep (tea) or (of tea) to steep in boiling water

21. (transitive)

to disembowel

draw a chicken

22. (transitive)

to cause (pus, blood, etc) to discharge from an abscess or wound

23. (intransitive)

(of two teams, contestants, etc) to finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc; tie

24. (transitive) bridge, whist

to keep leading a suit in order to force out (all outstanding cards)

25. draw trumps

26. (transitive) billiards

to cause (the cue ball) to spin back after a direct impact with another ball by applying backspin when making the stroke

27. (transitive)

to search (a place) in order to find wild animals, game, etc, for hunting

28. golf

to cause (a golf ball) to move with a controlled right-to-left trajectory or (of a golf ball) to veer gradually from right to left

29. (transitive) curling

to deliver (the stone) gently

30. (transitive) nautical

(of a vessel) to require (a certain depth) in which to float

31. draw a blank

32. draw and quarter

33. draw stumps

34. draw the line

35. draw the short straw

36. draw the shot

noun

37.

the act of drawing

38. US

a sum of money advanced to finance anticipated expenses

39.

an event, occasion, act, etc, that attracts a large audience

40.

a raffle or lottery

41.

something taken or chosen at random, as a ticket in a raffle or lottery

42.

a contest or game ending in a tie

43. US and Canadian

a small natural drainage way or gully

44.

a defect found in metal castings due to the contraction of the metal on solidification

Draw

see synonyms of draw

verb transitiveWord forms: drew, drawn, ˈdrawing

1. indicating traction

to make move toward one or along with one by or as by exerting force; pull; haul; drag

a horse draws the cart

to pull up (a sail, drawbridge, etc.)

to pull down (a window shade, etc.)

to pull in (a dragnet, etc.)

to pull aside or together (a curtain, etc.)

to pull across, as a violin bow over strings

to pull back the bowstring of (an archer's bow)

to need (a specified depth of water) to float in

said of a ship

e. Billiards

to cause (the cue ball) to reverse direction after it hits an object ball, by imparting backspin to it

f. Cricket

to deflect (the ball) to the side of the field on which the batsman stands, by a slight turn of the bat

g. Golf

to deliberately cause (a ball) to hook slightly

2. indicating attraction

to attract; charm; entice

to attract (audiences of a specified size or kind)

to take (air, smoke, etc.) into the mouth or lungs; breathe in, inhale, etc.

to provoke (a person) into speaking, responding, taking action, etc.

usually in the passive

to bring forth; elicit

his challenge drew no reply

to bring about as a result; bring on; provoke

to draw the enemy's fire

f. Medicine

to cause a flow of (blood, pus, etc.) to some part

3. indicating extraction

to pull out; take out; remove; extract, as a tooth, cork, weapon, etc.

to remove (a liquid, etc.) by sucking, draining, distilling, seeping, etc.

to bring up, as water from a well

to cause (liquid) to flow from an opening, tap, etc.

to draw a bath, to draw blood

to take out the viscera of; disembowel

to get or receive from some source

to draw a good salary

to withdraw (money) held in an account

to have accruing to it

savings that draw interest

to write (a check or draft)

to reach (a conclusion or inference); deduce

to get or pick (a number, straw, prize, etc.) at random, as in a lottery

to bring (a contest or game) to a tie

k. Cards

to take or get (a card or cards)

to cause (a card or cards) to be played out

draw your opponent's trump

4. indicating tension

to pull out to its fullest extent; make tense; stretch; extend

to draw a rope tight

to pull out of shape; distort

to stretch, flatten, or shape (metal) by die stamping, hammering, etc.

to make metal into (wire) by pulling it through holes

5. indicating delineation (to “pull” across paper, etc.)

to make (lines, figures, pictures, etc.), as with a pencil, pen, brush, or stylus; diagram

to describe in words

to make (comparisons, etc.); formulate

verb intransitive

to draw something (in various senses of the vt.)

to be drawn or have a drawing effect

to come; move; approach

to draw nearer

to shrink or contract

10.

to allow a draft of air, smoke, etc. to move through

the chimney draws well

11.

to suck (on a tobacco pipe, etc.)

12.

to attract audiences

13.

to become filled with wind

said of sails

14.

to steep

said of tea

15.

to make a demand or demands (on or upon)

16. Hunting

to track game by following its scent

to move slowly toward the game after pointing

said of hounds

noun

17.

a drawing or being drawn (in various senses)

18.

the result of drawing

19.

a thing drawn

20.

the cards dealt as replacements in draw poker

21.

a tie; stalemate

the game ended in a draw

22.

a thing that attracts interest, audiences, etc.

23. US

the movable part of a drawbridge

24.

a shallow gully or ravine, as one that water drains into or through

25. US, American Football

a play in which the quarterback moves back to pass and then quickly gives the ball to a running back or quickly reverses direction and runs with the ball

Draw

see synonyms of draw

v. drew (dr), drawn (drôn), draw·ing, draws

v.tr.

a. To cause to move after or toward one by applying continuous force; drag: drew the chair closer to the table; a team of horses drawing a wagon. See Synonyms at pull.

b. To cause to move in a given direction or to a given position, as by leading: The teacher drew the children into the room to see the decorations.

c. To move or pull so as to cover or uncover something: draw the curtains.

2. To cause to flow forth: a pump drawing water; a blow that drew blood.

3. To suck or take in (air, for example); inhale.

4. To require (a specified depth of water) for floating: a boat drawing 18 inches.

5. To take or pull out: drew a gun from beneath the counter; drew out a fat wallet.

a. To extract or take for one's own use: draw strength from one's friends.

b. To make (tea) by steeping.

7. To eviscerate; disembowel: a traitor to the king who was drawn and quartered.

a. To cause to come by attracting; attract: afraid the casino will draw undesirable elements to the town.

b. To select or take in from a given group, type, or region: draw clients from all levels of society.

9. To bring to a certain condition or action; lead: drawn to despair; drew them to resign.

10. To bring about deliberately; provoke: draw enemy fire; draw a penalty on an opponent.

11. To evoke as a response; elicit: a performance that drew jeers from the audience.

12. To earn; gain: deposits that draw interest at a rate of 5 percent.

13.

a. To withdraw (money).

b. To use (a check, for example) when paying.

c. To receive on a regular basis or at a specified time: draw a pension.

14. To take or receive by chance: draw lots.

15. Games

a. To take (cards) from a dealer or central stack.

b. To force (a card) to be played.

16. To end or leave (a contest) tied or undecided.

17. Sports

a. To hit or strike (a billiard ball, for example) so as to give it backspin.

b. To hit (a golf ball) with a draw.

18.

a. To make tense or taut: drew the rope across the ravine.

b. To pull back the string of (a bow).

c. To distort the shape of: He drew his face into a scowl.

19.

a. To flatten, stretch, or mold (metal) by hammering or die stamping.

b. To shape or elongate (a wire, for example) by pulling through dies.

20.

a. To inscribe (a line or lines) with a pencil or other marking implement.

b. To make a likeness of on a surface, using mostly lines; depict with lines: drew a map of the area; drawing landscapes and still lifes.

c. To portray in writing or speech; depict with words: draws moving scenes of ghetto life.

21. To formulate or devise from evidence or data at hand: draw a comparison.

22. To compose or write out in legal format: draw a deed.

v.intr.

1. To proceed or move steadily: a ship drawing near the shore.

2. To attract customers or spectators: The new play is drawing well.

3. To pour forth liquid: The patient's veins don't draw easily.

4. To cause suppuration.

5. To take in a draft of air: The flue isn't drawing.

6. To steep in or as if in the manner of tea.

7. To pull out a weapon for use.

8. To use or call upon part of a fund or supply: drawing on an account; drew from the experience of fellow workers.

9. To contract or tighten: material that draws when it dries.

10. To conclude a contest without either side winning; tie: The chess players drew in 32 moves.

11. To make a likeness with lines on a surface; sketch.

a. An act of drawing.

b. The result of drawing.

2. Something drawn, especially a lot, card, or cards drawn at random.

3. Sports & Games

a. The arrangement of competitors in a tournament in which the matchups are made at random.

b. A matchup or opponent in such a tournament.

4. An inhalation, especially through a pipe or other smoking implement.

5. One that attracts interest, customers, or spectators: a singer who is a popular draw.

6. The movable part of a drawbridge.

7. A special advantage; an edge: have the draw on one's enemies.

8. A contest ending without either side winning.

9. A small natural depression that water drains into; a shallow gully.

10. Football A play in which the quarterback drops back as if to pass and then runs or hands off to a running back.

11. Sports A face-off.

12.

a. Games A draw shot.

b. Sports A moderate, usually controlled hook in golf.

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