Drawing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface

"see if you can draw the bowl of fruit"

to cause to follow by applying steady force on

"draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us"

to give a representation or account of in words

"a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity"

to receive as return for effort

"draws a hefty weekly salary"

to take away from a place or position

"draw her aside so we can ask a quick question"

to take the internal organs out of

"hated the thought of having to pluck and draw a goose before cooking it"

to shape with a hammer

"drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it"

to remove (liquid) gradually or completely

"drew off the fat from the top of the drippings"

the act of making longer

"the tedious drawing out of wool into thread that was required before weaving"

as in first base, ground zero

as in first bases, ground zeros

as in persuading, roping (in)

to make complete use of

"I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition"

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

"the general's imprudent remarks drew on a public rebuke by the secretary of defense"

to come near or nearer

"night draws on, so we should hurry home"