Definition (noun) a gully that is shallower than a ravine
Definition (noun) an entertainer who attracts large audiences
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he was the biggest drawing card they had
Definition (noun) the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
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the game ended in a draw
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their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie
Definition (noun) anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
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the luck of the draw
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they drew lots for it
Definition (noun) a playing card or cards dealt or taken from the pack
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he got a pair of kings in the draw
Definition (noun) a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer
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he took lessons to cure his hooking
Definition (noun) (American football) the quarterback moves back as if to pass and then hands the ball to the fullback who is running toward the line of scrimmage
Definition (noun) poker in which a player can discard cards and receive substitutes from the dealer
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he played only draw and stud
Definition (noun) the act of drawing or hauling something
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the haul up the hill went very slowly
Definition (verb) cause to move by pulling
Definition (verb) get or derive
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He drew great benefits from his membership in the association
Definition (verb) make a mark or lines on a surface
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draw a line
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trace the outline of a figure in the sand
Definition (verb) make, formulate, or derive in the mind
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I draw a line here
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draw a conclusion
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draw parallels
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make an estimate
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What do you make of his remarks?
Definition (verb) bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
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draw a weapon
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pull out a gun
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The mugger pulled a knife on his victim
Definition (verb) represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface
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She drew an elephant
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Draw me a horse
Definition (verb) take liquid out of a container or well
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She drew water from the barrel
Definition (verb) give a description of
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He drew an elaborate plan of attack
Definition (verb) select or take in from a given group or region
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The participants in the experiment were drawn from a representative population
Definition (verb) elicit responses, such as objections, criticism, applause, etc.
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The President's comments drew sharp criticism from the Republicans
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The comedian drew a lot of laughter
Definition (verb) suck in or take (air)
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draw a deep breath
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draw on a cigarette
Definition (verb) move or go steadily or gradually
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The ship drew near the shore
Definition (verb) remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)
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She drew $2,000 from the account
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The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank
Definition (verb) choose at random
Definition (verb) earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher
Definition (verb) bring or lead someone to a certain action or condition
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She was drawn to despair
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The President refused to be drawn into delivering an ultimatum
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The session was drawn to a close
Definition (verb) cause to flow
Definition (verb) write a legal document or paper
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The deed was drawn in the lawyer's office
Definition (verb) engage in drawing
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He spent the day drawing in the garden
Definition (verb) move or pull so as to cover or uncover something
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draw the shades
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draw the curtains
Definition (verb) allow a draft
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This chimney draws very well
Definition (verb) require a specified depth for floating
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This boat draws 70 inches
Definition (verb) pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him
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in the old days, people were drawn and quartered for certain crimes
Definition (verb) cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
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A declining dollar pulled down the export figures for the last quarter
Definition (verb) take in, also metaphorically
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The sponge absorbs water well
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She drew strength from the minister's words
Definition (verb) direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
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Her good looks attract the stares of many men
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The ad pulled in many potential customers
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This pianist pulls huge crowds
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The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers
Definition (verb) thread on or as if on a string
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string pearls on a string
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the child drew glass beads on a string
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thread dried cranberries
Definition (verb) stretch back a bowstring (on an archer's bow)
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The archers were drawing their bows
Definition (verb) pass over, across, or through
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He ran his eyes over her body
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She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
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He drew her hair through his fingers
Definition (verb) finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
Definition (verb) contract
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The material drew after it was washed in hot water
Definition (verb) reduce the diameter of (a wire or metal rod) by pulling it through a die
Definition (verb) steep; pass through a strainer
Definition (verb) remove the entrails of
Definition (verb) flatten, stretch, or mold metal or glass, by rolling or by pulling it through a die or by stretching
Definition (verb) cause to localize at one point