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Definition of drawing

drawing

/ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ/
draw · ing

Plural:drawings
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• noun

1

A picture, diagram, or visual representation made with a pencil, pen, crayon, or similar instrument, typically without the use of paint.

Example

"She framed a beautiful charcoal drawing of a horse and hung it in the hallway."


2

The art, technique, or practice of making images on a surface using marks, lines, or shading.

Example

"He signed up for a class in figure drawing to improve his understanding of human anatomy."


3

The random selection of names or tickets to decide the winner of a lottery, raffle, or similar event.

Example

"The drawing for the grand prize vacation will take place on Saturday afternoon."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'drawing', formed by combining the verb 'drawen' (to pull or trace, from Old English 'dragan') with the gerund suffix '-ing'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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