verb “draw”
infinitive draw; he draws; past tense drew; past part. drawn; ger. drawing
- to produce a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instrument
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She loves to draw portraits of her friends.
- to pull or drag something along or in a particular direction
The horses drew the carriage through the streets of the city.
- to attract someone or something; to cause someone to come
The new museum exhibit is drawing many visitors.
- to pull out (a weapon, especially a sword or gun) from its container
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
- to get something (especially a liquid) from a source
They drew water from the well to water the garden.
- to derive or obtain (a feeling such as "inspiration") from a source
She draws inspiration from her travels.
- to inhale or suck in (air, smoke, etc.)
He drew a deep breath before diving into the pool.
- to open or close (curtains or blinds by pulling them)
She drew the curtains to let the sunlight into the room.
- to select or choose randomly
They drew names from a hat to see who would go first.
- to finish a game with equal scores; to tie
The football teams drew 2-2 in a thrilling match.
- to pull back a bowstring in preparation for shooting
The archer drew his bow and released the arrow.
- to elicit or provoke a reaction or response
His joke drew laughter from the audience.
noun “draw”
singular draw, plural draws
- a game or contest that ends with both sides having equal scores; a tie
The match ended in a draw, so both teams shared the trophy.
- something that attracts attention or interest
The famous band's performance was the main draw of the festival.
- the selection of a winner or outcome by chance, often by choosing names or numbers
The draw for the tournament brackets will be held tomorrow.
- the act of inhaling smoke or air
He took a long draw from his cigarette.
- the act of pulling out a weapon, especially a gun
His quick draw made him the fastest gun in the West.