Definitions

1. verb

to create a picture or design on a surface, typically by applying marks with a pen, pencil, or brush

“She will draw a portrait of her grandfather.”

2. verb

to move or cause something to move slowly in a particular direction

“The horse will draw the carriage.”

3. verb

to obtain or get something, typically by using force or persuasion

“The team tried to draw a penalty from the referee.”

4. noun

a line or area on a surface where a mark or shape is drawn

“The artist made a beautiful draw on the canvas.”

5. noun

a card or cards in a pack of playing cards that have the same suit and sequence as a player’s cards

“If you draw a good hand, you might win the game.”

6. noun

the act of attracting or bringing people to a place or event

“The new movie is expected to draw a large audience.”

7. noun

a flow of water from a source, such as a river or well

“The village relied on the draw for its water supply.”

8. noun

the act of taking or pulling something out of a surface or material

“The tool will help you make a clean draw from the wood.”

9. noun

a contest or competition, especially one that is informal or unofficial

“The town will host a friendly draw to raise money for charity.”

10. noun

a person who draws or sketches something

“The artist is a good draw for our magazine.”