Definitionen
1.VerbSenses relating to exerting force or pulling.
To pull (someone or something) in a particular direction or manner. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}"He drew a sheaf of papers from his bag.; She settled in the window seat, drawing her leg up beneath her.; She took a deep breath and drew her corset-strings.; She drew the curtains to let in the sunlight.; You should draw the curtains at night for privacy.; He drew himself to his full height and glowered at the interloper.; This ship draws ten feet of water.; This horse draws well.; The carriage draws easily."
2.VerbTo pull (someone or something) in a particular direction or manner. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}"He drew a sheaf of papers from his bag."
3.VerbTo move (a body part) in a particular direction."She settled in the window seat, drawing her leg up beneath her."
4.VerbOften followed by tight: to pull (something, such as a belt or string) so that it tightens or wraps around something more closely."She took a deep breath and drew her corset-strings."
5.VerbTo drag (something), especially along the ground.
6.VerbTo pull (blinds, a curtain, etc.) open or closed."She drew the curtains to let in the sunlight.; You should draw the curtains at night for privacy."
7.VerbTo pull out (a bolt or latch) to unlock a door, gate, etc.; also, to push in (a bolt or latch) to lock a door, gate, etc.
8.VerbChiefly followed by aside or to one side: to move (someone) away from a group of people in order to speak to them privately.
9.VerbTo assume a specific attitude or position, either by pulling in or stretching out one's body or limbs."He drew himself to his full height and glowered at the interloper."
10.VerbTo cause (a body part) to contract or shrink; also, to pull (the mouth, the face or features, etc.) out of shape from emotion, etc.; to distort.
To cause (someone or something) to go from one place to another, or from one condition to another.
To construct (a canal, wall, etc.) from one point to another.
To strike (the cue ball) below the centre so as to give it a backward rotation which causes it to move backwards on striking another ball.
To cause (a bowl) to move in a curve to a certain place.
Of a batter: to hit (a ball) from the off side to the leg side, especially with an inclined bat; also, to hit (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.
To play (a shot or a stone) that lands in the house (“circular target”).
To hit (the ball) with the toe of the club so that it is deflected toward the left (or, for a left-handed player, toward the right, originally in an uncontrolled and now a controlled manner.
Of a vessel: to require (a certain depth of water) to float in."This ship draws ten feet of water."
11.VerbTo cause (a body part) to contract or shrink; also, to pull (the mouth, the face or features, etc.) out of shape from emotion, etc.; to distort.
12.VerbTo cause (someone or something) to go from one place to another, or from one condition to another.
13.VerbTo construct (a canal, wall, etc.) from one point to another.
14.VerbTo strike (the cue ball) below the centre so as to give it a backward rotation which causes it to move backwards on striking another ball.
15.VerbTo cause (a bowl) to move in a curve to a certain place.
16.VerbOf a batter: to hit (a ball) from the off side to the leg side, especially with an inclined bat; also, to hit (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.
17.VerbTo play (a shot or a stone) that lands in the house (“circular target”).
18.VerbTo hit (the ball) with the toe of the club so that it is deflected toward the left (or, for a left-handed player, toward the right, originally in an uncontrolled and now a controlled manner.
19.VerbOf a vessel: to require (a certain depth of water) to float in."This ship draws ten feet of water."
20.VerbTo drag (someone) by tying behind a horse or on a frame as a form of punishment or torture, or to bring to a place of execution.
To kill someone as a form of punishment or torture by tearing apart (their body) by tying their limbs to horses which run in different directions; also, to tear (the limbs) from someone's body in this manner.
21.VerbTo drag (someone) by tying behind a horse or on a frame as a form of punishment or torture, or to bring to a place of execution.
22.VerbTo kill someone as a form of punishment or torture by tearing apart (their body) by tying their limbs to horses which run in different directions; also, to tear (the limbs) from someone's body in this manner.
23.VerbTo pull back (an arrow or bowstring) in preparation for shooting the arrow; also, to cause (a bow) to bend by pulling back the bowstring.
24.VerbTo subject (a number) to an arithmetic operation.
25.Verbto haul in (a fishing net) which has been cast; also, to drag (a fishing net) alongside a boat.
26.VerbTo hoist (a sail).
27.VerbTo carry (a load) in a vehicle; to cart, to haul.
28.VerbTo sew together (the edges of a tear); also, to mend (a hole or tear) in fabric.
To use (a draught animal) to pull a plough or vehicle.
To attribute (something) to a person or thing; to ascribe.
29.VerbTo sew together (the edges of a tear); also, to mend (a hole or tear) in fabric.
30.VerbTo use (a draught animal) to pull a plough or vehicle.
31.VerbTo attribute (something) to a person or thing; to ascribe.
32.VerbTo change (something) into another thing; to convert, to transform.
33.VerbTo convert (a passage) from one literary style to another (for example, from prose to verse); or to translate (a text) from one language to another.
34.VerbTo direct (one's heart, thoughts, etc.) in a certain way or towards someone or something.
35.VerbTo give (courage, strength, etc.) to oneself; to summon up; also, to produce (evil, wickedness, etc.) in oneself.
36.VerbTo give (words) a certain meaning, especially one which is distorted; to distort, to misrepresent.
37.VerbFollowed by through: to pass (food) through a strainer.
38.VerbTo mix (an ingredient) with another ingredient or ingredients to form a liquid or paste; to mix (ingredients) together to form a liquid or paste.
39.VerbTo be (able to be) pulled in a particular direction or manner.
40.VerbOf blinds, a curtain, etc.: to be pulled open or closed.
41.VerbOf a bowl: to move in a curve to a certain place.
To make a shot that lands in the house.
Followed by an adverb, such as deep or shallow: of a vessel: to require a depth of water of a certain characteristic to float in.
42.VerbOf a bowl: to move in a curve to a certain place.
43.VerbTo make a shot that lands in the house.
44.VerbFollowed by an adverb, such as deep or shallow: of a vessel: to require a depth of water of a certain characteristic to float in.
45.VerbEspecially of a draught animal: to pull something, such as a plough or vehicle, along; to have force to move something by pulling."This horse draws well.; The carriage draws easily."
46.VerbEspecially of a draught animal: to pull something, such as a plough or vehicle, along; to have force to move something by pulling."This horse draws well."
47.VerbOf a plough or vehicle: to be pulled along in a specified manner."The carriage draws easily."
48.VerbTo become contracted; to shrink.
49.VerbTo pull back an arrow or bowstring in preparation for shooting the arrow; also, to cause a bow to bend by pulling back the bowstring.
50.VerbTo work together towards a common aim; to cooperate, to pull together; also, to have a good relationship with; to get on with.
51.VerbTo be dragged along; to drag.
To pull at something; to tug.
52.VerbTo be dragged along; to drag.
53.VerbTo pull at something; to tug.
54.VerbSenses relating to attracting.
To induce (the attention, the eyes or mind, etc.) to be directed at or focused on something."From the moment she entered the room, all eyes were drawn to her.; His mind was drawn back to the events of the preceding morning.; The president’s comments have drawn strong criticism from right-wing media outlets.; I drew a deep breath and wiped my brow.; The chimney won’t draw properly if it’s clogged up with soot."
55.VerbTo induce (the attention, the eyes or mind, etc.) to be directed at or focused on something."From the moment she entered the room, all eyes were drawn to her.; His mind was drawn back to the events of the preceding morning."
56.VerbTo attract or cause (someone) to come to a particular place or to take a particular course of action; also, to cause (someone) to turn away from a particular condition or course of action.
57.VerbTo attract (something) by means of a physical force, especially gravity or magnetism.
58.VerbTo attract or provoke (a particular reaction or response) from someone."The president’s comments have drawn strong criticism from right-wing media outlets."
59.VerbTo cause (something) to occur as a consequence; to bring about.
60.VerbFollowed by on or upon: to bring (disaster or misfortune) on oneself.
61.VerbTo receive (a particular prison sentence).
62.VerbTo take (air, smoke, etc.) into the lungs; to breathe in, to inhale."I drew a deep breath and wiped my brow."
63.VerbTo cause (air) to be sucked into a duct, a room, etc.
64.VerbTo drag or suck deeply on (a cigarette, pipe, or other smoking implement).
65.VerbTo attract or provoke gunfire, either intentionally or unintentionally.
66.VerbTo attract or influence a person or group of people; to be an inducement or enticement.
67.VerbTo take a drink of a beverage, especially an alcoholic one; to swig.
68.VerbOf a duct, smoking implement, etc.: to allow air to be passed through it in order that combustion can occur."The chimney won’t draw properly if it’s clogged up with soot."
69.VerbFollowed by at or on: to drag or suck deeply on a cigarette, pipe, or other smoking implement.
70.VerbChiefly followed by about or around: of a group of people: to come together; to assemble, to congregate, to gather.
71.VerbSenses relating to extending or protracting.
To make (something) larger or longer; to elongate, to stretch."The dough was run through the pasta machine and drawn into a long ribbon.; to draw a mass of metal into wire; The ship’s sail drew when the wind blew strongly."
72.VerbTo make (something) larger or longer; to elongate, to stretch."The dough was run through the pasta machine and drawn into a long ribbon."
73.VerbFollowed by out: to flatten (a piece of metal), usually by hammering.
74.VerbTo make (wire) by pulling a rod or other piece of metal through one or more apertures; also, to stretch (a rod or other piece of metal) into a wire."to draw a mass of metal into wire"
75.VerbTo make (straw straight for thatching by pulling it through the hands.
76.VerbTo amount to (a certain quantity or sum).
To extend the duration of (something); to prolong.
To stretch (someone) on a rack as a form of punishment or torture.
77.VerbTo amount to (a certain quantity or sum).
78.VerbTo extend the duration of (something); to prolong.
79.VerbTo stretch (someone) on a rack as a form of punishment or torture.
80.VerbTo be made larger or longer; to be elongated or stretched.
81.VerbTo make straw straight for thatching by pulling it through the hands.
82.VerbOf a sail: to fill with wind and become taut."The ship’s sail drew when the wind blew strongly."
83.VerbTo amount to a certain quantity or sum.
To extend in area or space; to spread, to stretch.
84.VerbTo amount to a certain quantity or sum.
85.VerbTo extend in area or space; to spread, to stretch.
86.VerbSenses relating to extracting or selecting.
To pull (something) out; to extract, to remove.
To extract (a tooth); to pull.
To extract (juice, oil, or some other fluid) from something by osmosis, pressure, or another process.
To extract (a small amount of liquid, especially blood) by puncturing a surface, or by using a pipette, syringe, or other suction device."The cat scratched her, drawing blood.; They drew their swords and fought each other.; to draw water from a well using a bucket; The winning lottery numbers were drawn every Tuesday.; At the start of their turn, each player must draw a card.; I drew my last game against him.; The circuit draws three hundred watts.; He drew comfort from the thought that he was not the first to suffer this way.; She draws her subject matter from the events of her own life.; He tried to draw a conclusion from the facts.; to draw money from a bank; He refused to be drawn on the subject; Tea is much nicer if you let it draw for more than two minutes before pouring.; Jill has four diamonds; she’ll try to draw for a flush.; We drew the last time we played."
87.VerbTo pull (something) out; to extract, to remove.
To extract (a tooth); to pull.
To extract (juice, oil, or some other fluid) from something by osmosis, pressure, or another process.
To extract (a small amount of liquid, especially blood) by puncturing a surface, or by using a pipette, syringe, or other suction device."The cat scratched her, drawing blood.; They drew their swords and fought each other.; to draw water from a well using a bucket"
88.VerbTo extract (a tooth); to pull.
89.VerbTo extract (juice, oil, or some other fluid) from something by osmosis, pressure, or another process.
90.VerbTo extract (a small amount of liquid, especially blood) by puncturing a surface, or by using a pipette, syringe, or other suction device."The cat scratched her, drawing blood."
91.VerbTo leave (tea) temporarily in water to allow the flavour to increase; to infuse, to steep.
92.VerbTo pull out (a firearm, sword, or other weapon) from a holster, sheath, etc.; to unsheathe."They drew their swords and fought each other."
93.VerbTo take (a beverage) from a cask or keg using a pump or tap; to tap.
94.VerbTo take up (water) from a well or other source, especially by lifting in a container or pumping."to draw water from a well using a bucket"
95.VerbTo soak up (a liquid, etc.); to absorb; specifically, of an organism (especially a plant) or one of its parts: to take in (nutrients, water, etc.).
96.VerbOf a channel, drain, etc.: to carry (water) away.
97.VerbChiefly in draw and quarter and hang, draw and quarter: to disembowel (someone), especially after hanging as a punishment for high treason.
98.VerbTo remove the viscera from (an animal, especially a bird) before cooking.
99.VerbTo attract (humours, pus, etc.), chiefly by bringing to the surface of the body, so it can be dispersed or removed; also, to treat (a wound) in this way.
100.VerbTo raise (coal or ore) from an underground mine to the surface.
101.VerbTo select (one or more things) at random from a collection of similar things to decide which of a group of people will receive something such as a prize, or undergo something such as an assignment; also, to select (someone) by this process; to win (a prize) in a lottery or lucky draw."The winning lottery numbers were drawn every Tuesday."
102.VerbTo conduct, or select the winning numbers, tickets, etc., for, (a lottery).
103.VerbTo remove the contents of (something, especially a kiln or oven); to empty.
104.VerbTo fill a bathtub with (water for a bath); to run (a bath).
105.VerbTo withdraw (something); specifically , to withdraw (a bet or wager); also , to withdraw (a horse) from a race.
Of a plant or its roots: to deplete (soil) of nutrients.
106.VerbTo withdraw (something); specifically , to withdraw (a bet or wager); also , to withdraw (a horse) from a race.
107.VerbOf a plant or its roots: to deplete (soil) of nutrients.
108.VerbTo separate (sheep) from a flock for a particular purpose, such as breeding or selling.
109.VerbTo be dealt or to take (a playing card) from the deck; also, to have (a particular hand) as a result of this."At the start of their turn, each player must draw a card."
110.VerbTo fish by dragging a fishing net along (a shore) or in (a body of water).
111.VerbTo search (a covert, a wood, etc.) for game or a quarry.
112.VerbTo end (a game or match) with neither side winning, that is, in a draw."I drew my last game against him."
113.VerbIn a match scheduled to last for a certain period of time: to end (a match) with neither side winning because the team batting last has not completed its innings when the playing time concludes.
114.VerbTo separate (a length of lace made by machine) into sections by removing the threads connecting the sections.
115.VerbTo take milk from (a cow); to milk.
116.VerbTo separate (seeds) from the husks of clover or trefoil; also, to separate seeds from the husks of (clover or trefoil).
To take (a wicket).
To remove (a hawk) from a mew after it has moulted.
To steal (something) from a person, especially by picking a pocket; also to pick the pocket of (someone); to steal from (a place).
117.VerbTo separate (seeds) from the husks of clover or trefoil; also, to separate seeds from the husks of (clover or trefoil).
118.VerbTo take (a wicket).
119.VerbTo remove (a hawk) from a mew after it has moulted.
120.VerbTo steal (something) from a person, especially by picking a pocket; also to pick the pocket of (someone); to steal from (a place).
121.VerbTo consume (power)."The circuit draws three hundred watts."
122.VerbTo obtain, elicit.
To take (something) from a particular source, especially of information; to derive."He drew comfort from the thought that he was not the first to suffer this way.; She draws her subject matter from the events of her own life.; He tried to draw a conclusion from the facts.; to draw money from a bank; He refused to be drawn on the subject"
123.VerbTo take (something) from a particular source, especially of information; to derive."He drew comfort from the thought that he was not the first to suffer this way.; She draws her subject matter from the events of her own life."
124.VerbTo call forth (something) from a person, to elicit.
125.VerbTo deduce or infer (a conclusion); to make (a deduction)."He tried to draw a conclusion from the facts."
126.VerbTo receive (a salary); to withdraw (money) from a bank etc."to draw money from a bank"
127.VerbTo elicit information from (someone); to induce (a person) to speak on some subject. (Now frequently in passive.)"He refused to be drawn on the subject"
128.VerbTo pull out a firearm, sword, or other weapon from a holster, sheath, etc.
129.VerbTo take up water from a well or other source, especially by lifting it in a container or pumping it.
130.VerbTo select one or more things at random from a collection of similar things to decide which of a group of people will receive or undergo something.
131.VerbTo leave tea temporarily in water to allow the flavour to increase; to infuse, to steep; also, of a teapot: to cause tea to infuse."Tea is much nicer if you let it draw for more than two minutes before pouring."
132.VerbOf a bathtub: to be filled with water for a bath; to be run.
133.VerbOf a channel, drain, etc.: to carry water away.
134.VerbOf a liquid: to drain away, to percolate.
135.VerbTo treat a wound by attracting humours, pus, etc., chiefly by bringing such material to the surface of the body, so it can be dispersed or removed.
136.VerbTo be dealt or to take a playing card from the deck."Jill has four diamonds; she’ll try to draw for a flush."
137.VerbTo take a domino from the stock.
138.VerbTo end a game or match with neither side winning, that is, in a draw; to tie."We drew the last time we played."
139.VerbTo take alcoholic beverages from casks or kegs in an inn or tavern; to work as a drawer or barman.
To remove a hawk from a mew after it has moulted.
140.VerbTo take alcoholic beverages from casks or kegs in an inn or tavern; to work as a drawer or barman.
141.VerbTo remove a hawk from a mew after it has moulted.
142.VerbSenses relating to moving or travelling.
To move in a specific direction.
To move steadily in a particular direction or into a specific position."The runners drew level with each other as they approached the finish line.; Draw near to the fire and I will tell you a tale.; The end of the world draws near.; Heavy clouds drew together above our heads.; As it drew towards evening, I packed up and headed for home."
143.VerbTo move in a specific direction.
144.VerbTo move steadily in a particular direction or into a specific position."The runners drew level with each other as they approached the finish line.; Draw near to the fire and I will tell you a tale.; The end of the world draws near.; Heavy clouds drew together above our heads."
145.VerbTo come to, towards (a particular moment in time); to approach (a time)."As it drew towards evening, I packed up and headed for home."
146.VerbTo search for game; to track a quarry.
147.VerbSenses relating to depicting or representing.
To produce (a figure, line, picture, representation of something, etc.) with a piece of chalk, a crayon, a pen, a pencil, or other instrument."He had drawn a mural on the wall of his apartment.; to draw a memorial, a deed, or bill of exchange; Her first novel contained a host of characters who were richly and convincingly drawn.; When I came in she was drawing on a big piece of coloured paper."
148.VerbTo produce (a figure, line, picture, representation of something, etc.) with a piece of chalk, a crayon, a pen, a pencil, or other instrument."He had drawn a mural on the wall of his apartment."
149.VerbTo carve or shape (something) by cutting off thin pieces.
150.VerbTo make (a comparison or contrast) between two or more things; to compare; to contrast, to distinguish.
151.VerbOften followed by on or upon and the person or institution providing the money: to write (a bill, cheque, or draft) to authorize payment of money.
152.VerbNow chiefly in the form draw up: to compose or write (a piece of text, especially a formal document)."to draw a memorial, a deed, or bill of exchange"
153.VerbTo depict (something) linguistically; to portray (something) in words; to describe."Her first novel contained a host of characters who were richly and convincingly drawn."
154.VerbTo create (a furrow) by pulling a plough through soil.
155.VerbTo arrange or devise (something); to contrive.
To produce (a three-dimensional figure of something); to model, to mould, to sculpt.
156.VerbTo arrange or devise (something); to contrive.
157.VerbTo produce (a three-dimensional figure of something); to model, to mould, to sculpt.
158.VerbTo produce an image of something with a piece of chalk, a crayon, a pen, a pencil, or other instrument; to make a drawing or drawings."When I came in she was drawing on a big piece of coloured paper."
159.InterjectionPull back your bowstring in preparation to shoot.
160.NounThat which draws: that which attracts e.g. a crowd.
161.NounThe act of drawing:
The act of drawing a gun from a holster, etc."the Wild West's quick-draw champion; The draw is on Saturday."
162.NounThe act of drawing a gun from a holster, etc."the Wild West's quick-draw champion"
163.NounThe procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined."The draw is on Saturday."
164.NounThe act of pulling back the strings in preparation of firing; the distance the strings are pulled back.
165.NounThe result of drawing:
The result of a contest that neither side has won."The game ended in a draw."
166.NounThe result of a contest that neither side has won."The game ended in a draw."
167.NounThe 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).
168.NounThat which is drawn (e.g. funds from an account)."They're going to take away our draw!"
169.NounIn a commission-based job, an advance on future (potential) commissions given to an employee by the employer.
170.NounDraft: flow through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process, possibly adjustable with a damper.
171.NounThe spin or twist imparted to a ball etc. by a drawing stroke.
172.NounA golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves intentionally to the left. See hook, slice, fade.
173.NounA shot that is intended to land gently in the house (the circular target) without knocking out other stones; cf. takeout.
174.NounA dry stream bed that drains surface water only during periods of heavy rain or flooding.
175.NounA bag of cannabis.
176.NounCannabis.
177.NounA 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.
178.NounThe stall from which a horse begins the race.