Drawing

/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or other tools.

The artist displayed her latest drawing at the gallery.

The act of producing a picture or diagram.

His drawing of the landscape took several hours to complete.

A selection or decision made randomly, often through a lottery.

The drawing for the charity raffle will take place next week.

verb

Present participle of draw; to produce a picture by making lines on a surface.

She is drawing a portrait of her friend.

Middle English: from draw + -ing

drawing board

A place where initial designs are created.

draw the line

To set a limit on what one is willing to do.

drawing a blank

To be unable to remember or think of something.

draw out

To extend or prolong.

draw near

To approach or come closer.

sketch

A rough or unfinished drawing.

illustration

A picture illustrating a book, newspaper, etc.

rendering

A visual representation of something.

draft

A preliminary version of a piece of writing.

diagram

A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something.

To draw someone's attention.

He was drawing on her sleeve to get her to look.

To make a choice, often randomly.

They were drawing for positions in the competition.