deep-draw

American  

[deep-draw] / ˈdipˈdrɔ /

verb (used with object)

Metalworking.

deep-drew, deep-drawn, deep-drawing

1. to form (tubing, containers, etc.) by pulling strip or sheet metal between suitably formed and spaced dies.

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Etymology

Origin of deep-draw

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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deep-drawing deep-drawn

To Tenedos they come, And the deep-drawing barks do there disgorge Their warlike fraughtage.

From Dramatic Technique by Baker, George Pierce

To Tenedos they come, And the deep-drawing barks do there disgorge Their war-like fraughtage.

From Troilus and Cressida by Shakespeare, William

Coughs—the dog's hollow, deep-drawn brand—are a sore trial to the hearer.

From A Manual of Toy Dogs How to breed, rear, and feed them by Williams, Mrs. Leslie

Then our host, with a deep-drawn sigh, spoke slowly and sadly.

From The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia by Ferryman, A. F. Mockler

When he did, he gave a deep-drawn gasp of surprise.

From The Boy Aviators' Flight for a Fortune by Goldfrap, John Henry

But a deep-drawn breath was the only answer, and he again went on silently reading.

From The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR by Leighton, Robert

“Great Scott!” murmured Billie Jones, with a deep-drawn sigh.

From The Dreamers A Club by Bangs, John Kendrick