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

Its tactics have drawn heavy criticism from many Democrats, civil liberties groups and NGOs.

From BBC

Since the outbreak of conflict, the State Department has drawn down nonemergency staff at 10 embassies and consulates throughout the region, and fully suspended operations at the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those who spent time with Epstein were drawn in for different reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal

Only two storm names remain on the list drawn up for this season so there is a risk of running out.

From BBC

Downing Street said: "We didn't participate in the initial strikes, and we're not getting drawn into the wider war."

From BBC