nounπShareThe result of a contest that neither side has won; a tie."The game ended in a draw."outcomesportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined."The draw is on Saturday."outcomegameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that attracts e.g. a crowd."The new student's good grades and helpful attitude was a big draw for other students. "entertainmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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)."The cricket match ended in a draw because the visiting team didn't bat in their second innings before the allotted time ran out. "sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves intentionally to the left. See hook, slice, fade."He hit a draw on the golf course, sending the ball curving left toward the green. "sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shot that is intended to land gently in the house (the circular target) without knocking out other stones; cf. takeout."The bowler aimed for a draw, hoping the stone would gently settle in the house without disturbing the other stones. "sportgameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dry stream bed that drains surface water only during periods of heavy rain or flooding."The hikers carefully navigated the dry draw, knowing it would be filled with water only if the forecast rain arrived. "geographygeologyenvironmentnatureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bag of cannabis."My brother brought a draw to the party. "substanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCannabis."My friend told me he was growing draw for his personal use. "substanceplantessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn a commission-based job, an advance on future (potential) commissions given to an employee by the employer."The sales representative received a draw of $500 to help cover living expenses while waiting for their first commissions. "businessfinancejobcommerceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The draw in the card game meant Sarah needed one more club to complete her four-of-a-kind. "gamesportbetessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of pulling back the strings in preparation of firing."Before the archery competition, the archer practiced the draw, pulling back the bowstring. "sportactionmilitaryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe spin or twist imparted to a ball etc. by a drawing stroke."The pitcher's draw on the baseball made it curve sharply into the strike zone. "sportphysicsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move or develop something."The artist drew inspiration from nature and developed a new style. "actionprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exert or experience force."The strong wind drew the sailboat across the lake. "physicsenergyactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(fluidic) To remove or separate or displace."The dentist used a syringe to draw the infected fluid from the abscess. "utilitytechnicalmachineprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change in size or shape."The artist drew the square into a triangle, changing its shape. "actionprocessphysicsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attract or be attracted."The new teacher's enthusiasm drew many students to her classes. "actionabilityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually as draw on or draw upon) To rely on; utilize as a source."She had to draw upon her experience to solve the problem."abilitybusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disembowel."The butcher carefully drew the pig, preparing it for the feast. "anatomyanimalfoodessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo end a game in a draw (with neither side winning)."We drew last time we played.β I drew him last time I played him.β I drew my last game against him."sportgameoutcomeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo choose by means of a random selection process."The teacher will draw names from the hat to decide which students will present their projects first. "actionprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a shot that lands gently in the house (the circular target) without knocking out other stones."The young boy carefully drew his shot, aiming for the center of the target without disturbing the other stones. "sportgameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."The cricket player skillfully drew the short ball, deflecting it between his legs and the wickets. "sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit (the ball) with the toe of the club so that it is deflected toward the left."The golfer drew the ball to the left of the fairway. "sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."The pool player drew the cue ball, aiming for a precise backward spin to sink the eight ball. "sportgameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading