Draw (Noun)
Meaning 1
(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.
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Meaning 2
The finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided; "the game ended in a draw"; "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 3
Poker in which a player can discard cards and receive substitutes from the dealer; "he played only draw and stud".
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Meaning 4
A golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer; "he took lessons to cure his hooking".
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Meaning 5
Anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random; "the luck of the draw"; "they drew lots for it".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
An entertainer who attracts large audiences; "he was the biggest drawing card they had".
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Nouns denoting people.
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- The rock star was the main draw for the music festival, attracting thousands of fans from all over the world.
- The comedian's irreverent humor was the biggest draw for the late-night talk show.
- The new theme park's main draw was the record-breaking roller coaster that towered over the surrounding landscape.
- The famous actress was the draw for the charity gala, with many attendees paying top dollar for the chance to meet her.
- The draw of the annual music festival was its eclectic lineup of both established and up-and-coming artists.
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Meaning 7
A gully that is shallower than a ravine.
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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- The hike through the draw was challenging but scenic, with steep slopes on either side.
- After a heavy rain, the dry draw was transformed into a raging torrent.
- The farmer's land was bounded on one side by a deep draw that ran for miles.
- As we navigated the draw, we had to be careful not to slip on the loose rocks.
- The rancher's cattle loved to graze in the shaded draw, where the grass was sweet and lush.
Meaning 8
The act of drawing or hauling something; "the haul up the hill went very slowly".
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Meaning 9
A playing card or cards dealt or taken from the pack; "he got a pair of kings in the draw".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.