drawn

[ drawn ]

verb

1. past participle of draw.

adjective

1. tense; haggard.
2. eviscerated, as a fowl.
3. Glassmaking.
   1. of or relating to the stem of a drinking glass that has been formed by stretching from a small mass of molten metal left at the base of the bowl of the vessel.
   2. of or relating to glass that is drawn over a series of rollers as it comes from the furnace.

drawn

/ drɔːn /

adjective

1. haggard, tired, or tense in appearance

Other Words From

• well-drawn adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of drawn¹

First recorded in 1150–1200, for the adjective

Example Sentences

The conclusions drawn in Southern Patagonia might be replicated in Norway, Alaska, Iceland or New Zealand.

From Science Daily

Two standby tickets will also be drawn and allocated to seats should space become available.

From Los Angeles Times

But in May he strongly rejected the ICC prosecutor’s arrest warrant requests, saying they had drawn a "despicable" parallel between Israel and Hamas and had attempted to deny his country's right to self-defence.

From BBC

From a young age, Hsiao, now 42, was drawn to working with her hands and taking art and sculpting classes.

From Los Angeles Times

The decision has drawn its fair share of scorn - and unsurprise - with some saying it is just the latest to come from an industry known for its punishing schedules and intense competition.

From BBC