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drawing

[draw-ing]

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that draws.

  2. a graphic representation by lines of an object or idea, as with a pencil; a delineation of form without reference to color.

  3. a sketch, plan, or design, especially one made with pen, pencil, or crayon.

  4. the art or technique of making these.

  5. something decided by drawing lots; lottery.

  6. the selection, or time of selection, of the winning chance or chances sold by lottery or raffle.



drawing

/ ˈɔːɪŋ /

noun

  1. a picture or plan made by means of lines on a surface, esp one made with a pencil or pen without the use of colour

  2. a sketch, plan, or outline

  3. the art of making drawings; draughtsmanship

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • self-drawing noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of drawing1

A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; draw, -ing 1
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Oates leads us through Fox’s lurid world, drawing deliberately uncomfortable parallels between his calculated actions and the work of novelists and teachers, each of whom must also use enticement and enchantment to reach their mark.

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As he moved, he made little dots of flame with his drip torch, drawing a line like a kid working the edges of a picture in a coloring book.

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Maria went an early break up in the first set, drawing errors out of the American, before a thumping backhand winner from Anisimova put it back on terms.

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But why has the country helped to bankroll an event that has struggled to generate interest, drawing criticism for the impact it could have on players, domestic leagues, and the environment?

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Months later, she released a budget that called for the layoffs of 1,600 workers, drawing an outcry from labor leaders, youth advocates and many others.

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