nounπShareThe result of a contest that neither side has won; a tie."The game ended in a draw."outcomesportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined."The draw is on Saturday."outcomegameeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that attracts e.g. a crowd."The famous singer is the biggest draws at the music festival. "entertainmentbusinessChat 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 draws because rain stopped play, and neither team finished batting their allotted overs. "sportgameoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves intentionally to the left. See hook, slice, fade.""His consistent draws on the golf course helped him avoid the trees on the left." "sportChat 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 skip called for two draws to the button, hoping to secure the end without risking a takeout. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dry stream bed that drains surface water only during periods of heavy rain or flooding."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. "geographyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn a commission-based job, an advance on future (potential) commissions given to an employee by the employer."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. "businessjobfinanceChat 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."In the Friday night poker game, Michael often favors draws because he enjoys the suspense of trying to complete his hand. "gamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of pulling back the strings in preparation of firing."The archer practiced his draws, smoothly pulling back the bowstring and aiming before releasing. "militaryweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe spin or twist imparted to a ball etc. by a drawing stroke."The bowler noticed the subtle draws on the cue ball as it curved towards the eight-ball, skillfully lining up the winning shot. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move or develop something."The new teacher's methods draw students into the lessons more effectively. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exert or experience force."The magnet draws the paperclip to it. "physicsenergyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(fluidic) To remove or separate or displace."The strong winds drew the rain clouds away from the town, leaving a clear sky. "technicalutilityprocessmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change in size or shape."The hot metal draws thinner as the blacksmith hammers it. "actionappearanceconditionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attract or be attracted."The new art exhibit draws large crowds every weekend. "actionfunctionChat 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."businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disembowel."The butcher expertly draws the chicken, removing its internal organs. "anatomybiologyanimalbodyorganphysiologyChat 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."sportgameoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo choose by means of a random selection process."The school draws names from a hat to decide who gets the lead role in the play. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a shot that lands gently in the house (the circular target) without knocking out other stones."The skip draws her stone perfectly, landing it softly in the four-foot ring without disturbing the other rocks. "sportgameChat 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 batsman draws the ball fine, sending it glancing past the leg stump for a boundary. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit (the ball) with the toe of the club so that it is deflected toward the left.""Frustrated, the golfer draws the ball on his tee shot, sending it veering left into the trees." "sportChat 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."He draws the cue ball perfectly, making it spin back and hit the object ball again. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading