drawout

/ˈdrɔʊaʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A prolonged period of time, especially one spent in a particular place or situation.

“The team has been in a drawout with the opposing team for three hours, unable to decide the winner.”

2. verb

To extract or take something out of a place or situation, especially in a prolonged or difficult manner.

“The firefighters had to draw out the last family member from the burning building.”

3. noun

A drawing or sketch made in the process of drawing out something, especially a building or a landscape.

“The architect made a series of drawouts to plan the new skyscraper.”

Synonyms

  • drawal
  • extraction

Antonyms

  • inclusion
  • insertion