Synonyms

drawers

British

/ drɔːz /

plural noun

Also called: underdrawers. a legged undergarment for either sex, worn below the waist

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Hannie was emptying her bag and changing her clothes, pulling drawers out roughly and slamming them hard as she closed them.

From Literature

A chest of drawers “played back and forth with inconceivable rapidity.”

From Literature

A table, some chairs, a set of drawers to keep any interesting things he might find on an adventure—these were the first pieces Duane chose to take.

From Literature

She went over to a large metal cabinet and pulled out one of its drawers.

From Literature

Mexican media outlets published images of the cabin's luxurious interior, showing furniture with open drawers and unmade beds.

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