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drawing

n.
US //ˈdɹɔɪŋ// UK //dɹˈɔːɹɪŋ// draw·ing
  1. 1 a picture (n.)
    A2 Elementary Art

    a picture or diagram made with a pen, pencil, or chalk rather than paint.

    a representation of an object or scene made with lines on a surface, typically using a dry medium.

    Example

    The child gave her mother a colorful drawing of a house and a sun.

    Example

    The architect provided a detailed drawing of the proposed extension to help the clients visualize the final layout.
    Pitfall
    I made a drawing about a cat.
    I made a drawing of a cat.

    Use 'of' to describe the subject of the drawing.

  2. 2 the art or skill (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Art

    the act or skill of making pictures with lines.

    the art, technique, or practice of producing images on a surface.

    Example

    He is taking a drawing class to improve his artistic skills.

    Example

    Her mastery of drawing allowed her to capture complex anatomical details with just a few precise strokes of charcoal.
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  1. 3 a lottery or raffle (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    an event where a winner is chosen by picking a name or number by chance.

    a random selection process, such as a lottery, where a winner is determined by pulling a ticket or name from a container.

    Example

    The drawing for the prize will take place at the end of the party.

    Example

    The charity held a prize drawing to raise funds, ensuring that the selection process was transparent and witnessed by an independent auditor.
Etymology 1

From Middle English drauinge, drawinge, alteration of earlier drawende, drawand, from Old English dragende, from Proto-Germanic dragandz (“drawing”), present participle of Proto-Germanic draganą (“to draw; pull”), equivalent to draw + -ing.

Etymology 2

From Middle English drauing, drawing, equivalent to draw + -ing.

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