draws
v. · n.-
1 to make a picture (v.) A1 Beginnerthe form of 'draw' used for one person or thing (he, she, it).
the third-person singular present indicative of 'draw', used to describe the act of depicting or pulling.
ExampleMy daughter draws beautiful pictures of the garden every spring.
ExampleThe artist draws inspiration from the rugged coastline, often spending weeks in isolation to capture the shifting light of the Atlantic.
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2 underwear (n.) C2 Proficiency Slang Dialectan old or informal word for underwear or trousers.
a plural-only noun used as a clipping of 'drawers', referring to undergarments or occasionally breeches.
ExampleHe was caught running outside in nothing but his draws.
ExampleThe character in the play was depicted in a state of undress, wearing only his draws and a tattered undershirt to emphasize his poverty.
UsageAlways used in the plural form.
From draw + -s (plural suffix).
From draw + -s (third-person singular suffix)