drawing

American  

[draw-ing] / ˈdrɔ ɪŋ /

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.

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drawing British  

/ ˈdrɔːɪŋ /

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

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Other Word Forms

• self-drawing noun

Etymology

Origin of drawing

A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; draw, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The thing with Arsenal is that they do get nervy and you can see them having a dip, and drawing games like this.

From BBC

“People started to get sick of the word ‘internet’ or anything internet-related, and the stock market was very bullish as well,” Chan said, drawing parallels between then and now.

From MarketWatch

Defending champions Ivory Coast failed to join the trio after drawing 1-1 with Cameroon in a lively Marrakesh showdown.

From Barron's

He first found fame as a playwright, drawing on Persian legend and ritual.

From BBC

Soldiers are frequent visitors from a front line that is steadily drawing closer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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• design
• etching
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• work of art