drawing
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B1
/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
(draw)
create or pull
Etymology
Etymology Information
'drawing' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dragan,' where 'dragan' meant 'to pull or drag.'
Historical Evolution
'dragan' transformed into the Middle English word 'drawen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'draw.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pull or drag,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'creating a picture or diagram.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayon rather than paint.
She showed me a drawing of her house.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the act or skill of making pictures or diagrams.
Drawing is a skill that can be learned.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'draw'.
He is drawing a landscape.
Idioms
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