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

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• self-drawing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of drawing¹

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

Example Sentences

This change in weather is driven by the position of Storm Benjamin in the North Sea, drawing down a cold Arctic northerly airflow across the UK.

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As the Mega Millions drawing approaches, will lightning strike again at any of the state’s luckiest stores?

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His Treasury has committed $20 billion to stabilizing the peso in hopes of helping Milei, an ideological ally, and drawing Argentina more firmly into the U.S. orbit.

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Streeting said the government was "drawing up a potential list" of candidates to chair the review in Leeds.

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The film draws to a climax that is different from the original play, drawing on Thompson’s unique abilities to hold the camera’s gaze with her own.

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Related Words

• cartoon 
• depiction 
• design 
• etching 
• graphics 
• layout 
• likeness 
• painting 
• picture 
• sketch 
• study 
• work of art