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draws

/dɹɑz/

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

Examples :

"The game ended in a draw."

outcome sport game

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

Examples :

"The draw is on Saturday."

outcome game event

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Something that attracts e.g. a crowd.

Examples :

"The famous singer is the biggest draws at the music festival. "

entertainment business

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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 draws because rain stopped play, and neither team finished batting their allotted overs. "

sport game outcome

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

Examples :

""His consistent draws on the golf course helped him avoid the trees on the left." "

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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 skip called for two draws to the button, hoping to secure the end without risking a takeout. "

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

Examples :

"After the heavy thunderstorm, the draws near the ranch were full of rushing water, but they will be dry again in a day or two. "

geography environment nature

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A bag of cannabis.

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substance medicine

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

Examples :

"Maria, a new real estate agent, receives a small draws against future commissions each month to help cover her living expenses while she builds her client base. "

business job finance

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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 :

"In the Friday night poker game, Michael often favors draws because he enjoys the suspense of trying to complete his hand. "

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

Examples :

"The archer practiced his draws, smoothly pulling back the bowstring and aiming before releasing. "

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

Examples :

"The bowler noticed the subtle draws on the cue ball as it curved towards the eight-ball, skillfully lining up the winning shot. "

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verb

To move or develop something.

Examples :

"The new teacher's methods draw students into the lessons more effectively. "

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To exert or experience force.

Examples :

"The magnet draws the paperclip to it. "

physics energy action

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(fluidic) To remove or separate or displace.

Examples :

"The strong winds drew the rain clouds away from the town, leaving a clear sky. "

technical utility process machine

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To change in size or shape.

Examples :

"The hot metal draws thinner as the blacksmith hammers it. "

action appearance condition process

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To attract or be attracted.

Examples :

"The new art exhibit draws large crowds every weekend. "

action function

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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."

business economy

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verb

Examples :

"The butcher expertly draws the chicken, removing its internal organs. "

anatomy biology animal body organ 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 school draws names from a hat to decide who gets the lead role in the play. "

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

Examples :

"The skip draws her stone perfectly, landing it softly in the four-foot ring without disturbing the other rocks. "

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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 batsman draws the ball fine, sending it glancing past the leg stump for a boundary. "

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

Examples :

""Frustrated, the golfer draws the ball on his tee shot, sending it veering left into the trees." "

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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 :

"He draws the cue ball perfectly, making it spin back and hit the object ball again. "