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View synonyms for drawing
drawing
[ draw-ing ]
noun
- the act of a person or thing that draws.
- a graphic representation by lines of an object or idea, as with a pencil; a delineation of form without reference to color.
- a sketch, plan, or design, especially one made with pen, pencil, or crayon.
- the art or technique of making these.
- something decided by drawing lots; lottery.
- the selection, or time of selection, of the winning chance or chances sold by lottery or raffle.
drawing
/ ˈdrɔːɪŋ /
noun
- a picture or plan made by means of lines on a surface, esp one made with a pencil or pen without the use of colour
- a sketch, plan, or outline
- the art of making drawings; draughtsmanship
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- self-drawing noun adjective
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Example Sentences
As more security forces were surrounded and killed by pro-Assad militants, the government called for reinforcements, drawing in factions and armed gunmen.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s a father or a father figure drawing near.
From Los Angeles Times
“Clearly, the effect of the fire is damaging her image, and it’s drawing all this real strong negativity in certain quarters.”
From Los Angeles Times
But critics say that having the firms involved in drawing up the new rules represents a conflict of interest.
From BBC
Michael Musselman, the head coach’s son and assistant, has found crude drawings of team T-shirt designs left on his desk more than once.
From Los Angeles Times
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