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drawn

[dɹɔːn] [dɹɔn] [dɹɑn]

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verb

To move or develop something.

Examples :

"The artist drew inspiration from nature and slowly developed her unique style. "

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To exert or experience force.

Examples :

"The strong winds were drawn across the fields, bending the tall stalks of wheat. "

physics energy action

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(fluidic) To remove or separate or displace.

Examples :

"The mechanic drew the oil from the engine. "

technical machine process

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To change in size or shape.

Examples :

"The artist drew the picture, slowly drawing it larger to fill the entire page. "

appearance body

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To attract or be attracted.

Examples :

"The new teacher was quickly drawn to the students' enthusiasm. "

action tendency

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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."

utility business action plan

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Examples :

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

anatomy body physiology

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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."

sport game outcome

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To choose by means of a random selection process.

Examples :

"The teacher drew names from the hat to decide who would 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 archer skillfully drew her arrow, and it landed gently in the bullseye, drawn perfectly. "

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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 bowler bowled a short ball, and the batsman skillfully drew the ball between his legs and the wicket. "

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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 sharply 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 tricky shot that would send the white ball spinning backward and sink the eight ball. "

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adjective

Appearing tired and unwell, as from stress; haggard.

Examples :

"After a long and stressful week of exams, Sarah looked drawn and pale. "

appearance body condition human

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Of a game: undecided; having no definite winner and loser.

Examples :

"The debate about who gets the last slice of pizza was drawn; neither person wanted to give in. "

game sport outcome