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drawing
noun draw·ing \ˈdrȯ(-)iŋ\
: a picture, image, etc., that is made by making lines on a surface with a pencil, pen, marker, chalk, etc., but usually not with paint
: the act or art of making a picture, image, etc., with a pencil, pen, marker, chalk, etc., but usually not with paint
: an act of choosing something (such as a winning ticket) from a group without knowing which one you are choosing
Full Definition of DRAWING
1
: an act or instance of drawing; especially : the process of deciding something by drawing lots
2
: the art or technique of representing an object or outlining a figure, plan, or sketch by means of lines
3
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First Known Use of DRAWING
14th century
Related to DRAWING
- Synonyms
- cartoon, delineation, sketch
Rhymes with DRAWING
DRAWING Defined for Kids
drawing
noun draw·ing \ˈdrȯ-iŋ\
Definition of DRAWING for Kids
1
: a picture created by making lines on a surface
2
: the act or art of creating a picture, plan, or sketch by making lines on a surface
3
: an act or instance of picking something at random <Who won the drawing?>
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