drawing (noun)

  • 1drawing — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ chalk, charcoal, ink, line, pastel, pencil ▪ a set of charcoal drawings by a local artist ▪ black and white …

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  • 2drawing — ► NOUN 1) a monochrome picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayon rather than paint. 2) the art or skill of making such pictures …

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  • 3drawing board — noun a smooth board on which paper is placed for making drawings (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑drafting board • Hypernyms: ↑board * * * noun, pl ⋯ boards 1 [count] : a large flat board that is used for holding paper for drawing; also : ↑ …

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  • 4drawing power — noun the capacity for attracting people (customers or supporters) (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑attraction, ↑attractiveness * * * noun : the capacity for drawing; especially : the ability to attract bu …

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  • 5drawing table — noun a worktable with adjustable top • Syn: ↑drafting table • Hypernyms: ↑worktable, ↑work table * * * noun : a table with a surface adjustable for elevation and angle of incline * * * a table having a surface consisting of a drawing board… …

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  • 6drawing room — noun 1. a formal room where visitors can be received and entertained (Freq. 3) • Syn: ↑withdrawing room • Hypernyms: ↑reception room 2. a private compartment on a sleeping car with three bunks and a toilet • Hypernyms: ↑comp …

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  • 7drawing — noun Date: 14th century 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. something drawn… …

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  • 8drawing account — ➔ account1 * * * drawing account UK US noun [C] US ► ACCOUNTING a company account that contains a record of the money that its owners take for themselves ► BANKING a bank account that employees use for expenses related to their jobs …

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  • 9drawing rights — UK US noun [plural] ► SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS(Cf. ↑special drawing rights) …

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  • 10drawing board — ► NOUN ▪ a board on which paper can be spread for artists or designers to work on. ● back to the drawing board Cf. ↑back to the drawing board …

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