Word
draws
US/ˈdɹɔz/
UK/dɹˈɔːz/
Definitions
01to make a picture
A1 · Beginner
v. the form of 'draw' used for one person or thing (he, she, it).
v. the third-person singular present indicative of 'draw', used to describe the act of depicting or pulling.
“My daughter draws beautiful pictures of the garden every spring.”
“The artist draws inspiration from the rugged coastline, often spending weeks in isolation to capture the shifting light of the Atlantic.”
02underwear
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Slang · Dialect
n. an old or informal word for underwear or trousers.
n. a plural-only noun used as a clipping of 'drawers', referring to undergarments or occasionally breeches.
“He was caught running outside in nothing but his draws.”
“The character in the play was depicted in a state of undress, wearing only his draws and a tattered undershirt to emphasize his poverty.”
Usage
Always used in the plural form.
Real-World Examples
“And innovative UK-based guitarist/composer Nicolas Meier draws on the work of Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, flamenco and new configurations of his jazz, Turkish and Middle Eastern roots on Elysian Drift (MGP) .” “As the funeral draws closer and tensions simmer, Crellin juggles the minutiae of death – chopping vegetables, arranging memorial photos – with fragmented recollections of messy family history.” “Obviously that particular masterpiece draws particularly fanatical devotion.” “Rahmstorf draws a different lesson from the same uncertainty.” Etymology
From draw + -s (plural suffix).
From draw + -s (third-person singular suffix)
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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