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draw

/dɹɔː/

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noun

The result of a contest that neither side has won; a tie.

Examples :

"The game ended in a draw."

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The procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined.

Examples :

"The draw is on Saturday."

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Something that attracts e.g. a crowd.

Examples :

"The new student's good grades and helpful attitude was a big draw for other students. "

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The result of a two-innings match in which at least one side did not complete all their innings before time ran out (as distinguished from a tie).

Examples :

"The cricket match ended in a draw because the visiting team didn't bat in their second innings before the allotted time ran out. "

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A golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves intentionally to the left. See hook, slice, fade.

Examples :

"He hit a draw on the golf course, sending the ball curving left toward the green. "

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A shot that is intended to land gently in the house (the circular target) without knocking out other stones; cf. takeout.

Examples :

"The bowler aimed for a draw, hoping the stone would gently settle in the house without disturbing the other stones. "

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A dry stream bed that drains surface water only during periods of heavy rain or flooding.

Examples :

"The hikers carefully navigated the dry draw, knowing it would be filled with water only if the forecast rain arrived. "

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A bag of cannabis.

Examples :

"My brother brought a draw to the party. "

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Examples :

"My friend told me he was growing draw for his personal use. "

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In a commission-based job, an advance on future (potential) commissions given to an employee by the employer.

Examples :

"The sales representative received a draw of $500 to help cover living expenses while waiting for their first commissions. "

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A situation in which one or more players has four cards of the same suit or four out of five necessary cards for a straight and requires a further card to make their flush or straight.

Examples :

"The draw in the card game meant Sarah needed one more club to complete her four-of-a-kind. "

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The act of pulling back the strings in preparation of firing.

Examples :

"Before the archery competition, the archer practiced the draw, pulling back the bowstring. "

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The spin or twist imparted to a ball etc. by a drawing stroke.

Examples :

"The pitcher's draw on the baseball made it curve sharply into the strike zone. "

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To move or develop something.

Examples :

"The artist drew inspiration from nature and developed a new style. "

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To exert or experience force.

Examples :

"The strong wind drew the sailboat across the lake. "

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(fluidic) To remove or separate or displace.

Examples :

"The dentist used a syringe to draw the infected fluid from the abscess. "

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To change in size or shape.

Examples :

"The artist drew the square into a triangle, changing its shape. "

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To attract or be attracted.

Examples :

"The new teacher's enthusiasm drew many students to her classes. "

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(usually as draw on or draw upon) To rely on; utilize as a source.

Examples :

"She had to draw upon her experience to solve the problem."

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Examples :

"The butcher carefully drew the pig, preparing it for the feast. "

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To end a game in a draw (with neither side winning).

Examples :

"We drew last time we played. I drew him last time I played him. I drew my last game against him."

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To choose by means of a random selection process.

Examples :

"The teacher will draw names from the hat to decide which students will present their projects first. "

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To make a shot that lands gently in the house (the circular target) without knocking out other stones.

Examples :

"The young boy carefully drew his shot, aiming for the center of the target without disturbing the other stones. "

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To play (a short-length ball directed at the leg stump) with an inclined bat so as to deflect the ball between the legs and the wicket.

Examples :

"The cricket player skillfully drew the short ball, deflecting it between his legs and the wickets. "

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To hit (the ball) with the toe of the club so that it is deflected toward the left.

Examples :

"The golfer drew the ball to the left of the fairway. "

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To strike (the cue ball) below the center so as to give it a backward rotation which causes it to take a backward direction on striking another ball.

Examples :

"The pool player drew the cue ball, aiming for a precise backward spin to sink the eight ball. "

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