drawn

American  

[drawn] / drɔn /

verb

1. past participle of draw.

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adjective

1. tense; haggard.

2. eviscerated, as a fowl.

3. Glassmaking.

   1. 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.

   2. of or relating to glass that is drawn over a series of rollers as it comes from the furnace.

drawn British  

/ drɔːn /

adjective

1. haggard, tired, or tense in appearance

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Other Word Forms

• well-drawn adjective

Etymology

Origin of drawn

First recorded in 1150–1200, for the adjective

Example Sentences

The lines drawn to the defender and the attacker would be on top of each other.

From BBC

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Meanwhile UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer refused to be drawn into whether or not the military action may have broken international law.

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Some of these efforts have drawn scrutiny, as some have become fodder for his YouTube videos; critics say he exploits tragedy for views and profit.

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Andoni Iraola's side have gone 10 games without a win, but they have drawn four of their past five matches and they carried a real threat against the Blues.

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