drawing

[ draw-ing ]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that draws.
2. a graphic representation by lines of an object or idea, as with a pencil; a delineation of form without reference to color.
3. a sketch, plan, or design, especially one made with pen, pencil, or crayon.
4. the art or technique of making these.
5. something decided by drawing lots; lottery.
6. the selection, or time of selection, of the winning chance or chances sold by lottery or raffle.

drawing

/ ˈdrɔːɪŋ /

noun

1. a picture or plan made by means of lines on a surface, esp one made with a pencil or pen without the use of colour
2. a sketch, plan, or outline
3. the art of making drawings; draughtsmanship

Other Words From

• self-drawing noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of drawing¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; draw, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Incessantly, swooping seabirds and crows crowd the sky, following Bailey everywhere, drawing her adoring consideration as subjects of artful phone videos.

From Los Angeles Times

Tanton was also drawing closer to Jared Taylor, whose writings about the superiority of white people had earned him a zealous following.

From Salon

There is no evidence that Tarrant has read or even heard of Tanton, but in his 74-page manifesto, which he titled “The Great Replacement,” he was drawing on nearly identical notions.

From Salon

So drawing scheme into "megafunds" will make little, or no, difference to what they receive.

From BBC

Live events are crucial for drawing millions of eyeballs at once, which is what advertisers want.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cartoon
• depiction
• design
• etching
• graphics
• layout
• likeness
• painting
• picture
• sketch
• study
• work of art