drawing

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈdɹɔ.(w)ɪŋ(ɡ)/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A picture, likeness, diagram or representation, usually drawn on paper.

2 Definition

(uncountable) The act of producing such a picture.

3 Definition

Such acts practiced as a graphic art form.

4 Definition

The process of drawing or pulling something.

Example Sentences
  • Proverb: An official is great in his office as a well is rich in drawings of water.
5 Definition

An act or event in which the outcome (e.g., designating a winner) is selected by chance in the form of a blind draw, notably of lots; especially such a contest in which a winning name or number is selected randomly by removing (or drawing) it from a container, popularly a hat.

6 Definition

A small portion of tea for steeping.

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.