deep-draw

American  

[deep-draw] / ˈdipˈdrɔ /

verb (used with object)

Metalworking.

deep-drew, deep-drawn, deep-drawing

1. to form (tubing, containers, etc.) by pulling strip or sheet metal between suitably formed and spaced dies.

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Etymology

Origin of deep-draw

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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deep-drawing deep-drawn

To Tenedos they come, And the deep-drawing barks do there disgorge Their war-like fraughtage.

From Troilus and Cressida by Shakespeare, William

To Tenedos they come, And the deep-drawing barks do there disgorge Their warlike fraughtage.

From Dramatic Technique by Baker, George Pierce

A gleam of joy passed over Lawrence's face, and he drew himself up erect with a deep-drawn breath of relief.

From Success and How He Won It by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)

Then he stretched out his arms with a deep-drawn breath, and threw himself into an arm chair.

From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Meding, Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar

"Higher than a chief," she answered slowly, with a deep-drawn sigh.

From The White Man's Foot by Allen, Grant

Oh!" said Peggy, with a deep-drawn breath, "I see.

From Little Miss Peggy Only a Nursery Story by Molesworth, Mrs.

And with a deep-drawn breath she added imploringly, "Oh, isn't there anything that you can do?"

From The Money Gods by Clark, Ellery H.