drawn
Americanverb
adjective
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tense; haggard.
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eviscerated, as a fowl.
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Glassmaking.
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of or relating to the stem of a drinking glass that has been formed by stretching from a small mass of molten metal left at the base of the bowl of the vessel.
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of or relating to glass that is drawn over a series of rollers as it comes from the furnace.
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adjective
Other Word Forms
- well-drawn adjective
Etymology
Origin of drawn
First recorded in 1150–1200, for the adjective
Example Sentences
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He has drawn on many themes over the years, from the American West to Savile Row, but he made them all his own, embodying the essence of classic American style.
This fungal molecule was identified more than 50 years ago and has drawn attention for its potential as an anticancer agent.
From Science Daily
Japan have been drawn in World Cup Group F alongside the Netherlands, Tunisia and a European play-off winner to be determined between Poland, Sweden, Ukraine and Albania.
From Barron's
The bidding war that will reshape Hollywood and US media has drawn White House attention.
From Barron's
Despite complaints about gentrification, there is a clear upside to foreign — and Mexican — customers drawn to pricey establishments such as the Green Rhino.
From Los Angeles Times
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