draw

A2
Pronunciation
/dɹɔː/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

The result of a contest that neither side has won; a tie.

Example Sentences
  • The game ended in a draw.
2 Definition

The procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined.

Example Sentences
  • The draw is on Saturday.
3 Definition

Something that attracts e.g. a crowd.

4 Definition

The result of a two-innings match in which at least one side did not complete all their innings before time ran out (as distinguished from a tie).

5 Definition

A golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves intentionally to the left. See hook, slice, fade.

6 Definition

A shot that is intended to land gently in the house (the circular target) without knocking out other stones; cf. takeout.

7 Definition

A dry stream bed that drains surface water only during periods of heavy rain or flooding.

8 Definition

A bag of cannabis.

9 Definition

Cannabis.

10 Definition

In a commission-based job, an advance on future (potential) commissions given to an employee by the employer.

11 Definition

A situation in which one or more players has four cards of the same suit or four out of five necessary cards for a straight and requires a further card to make their flush or straight.

12 Definition

The act of pulling back the strings in preparation of firing.

13 Definition

The spin or twist imparted to a ball etc. by a drawing stroke.

Verb
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

To move or develop something.

2 Definition

To exert or experience force.

3 Definition

(fluidic) To remove or separate or displace.

4 Definition

To change in size or shape.

5 Definition

To attract or be attracted.

6 Definition

(usually as draw on or draw upon) To rely on; utilize as a source.

Example Sentences
  • She had to draw upon her experience to solve the problem.
7 Definition

To disembowel.

8 Definition

To end a game in a draw (with neither side winning).

Example Sentences
  • We drew last time we played.  I drew him last time I played him.  I drew my last game against him.
9 Definition

To choose by means of a random selection process.

10 Definition

To make a shot that lands gently in the house (the circular target) without knocking out other stones.

11 Definition

To play (a short-length ball directed at the leg stump) with an inclined bat so as to deflect the ball between the legs and the wicket.

12 Definition

To hit (the ball) with the toe of the club so that it is deflected toward the left.

13 Definition

To strike (the cue ball) below the center so as to give it a backward rotation which causes it to take a backward direction on striking another ball.