Phrase Hound found 108 phrases and 115 compound words that contain draw. The most common are listed below. Open draw in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 108
- draw upTo compose (a document), especially following a standard form; prepare a plan.
- draw the lineTo set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate.
- draw attentionto rouse someone to notice something, to cause someone to focus on something.
- prize drawA competition, such as a lottery or raffle, in which participants obtain a random chance to win a prize.
- draw outTo make (something) last for more time than is necessary; to prolong; to extend.
- draw a blankTo be unable to recall a required piece of information.
- draw pokerA form of poker where players can trade in cards for new ones and their cards are not shown until the showdown.
- draw downTo lower (curtains, a portcullis, etc.).
- draw lotsTo choose by random chance.
- draw a lineTo delimit a boundary or border.
- draw a line in the sandTo lay down a challenge; to provide a test of commitment (often one which carries a high risk) to a cause.
- draw the curtainsTo close the curtains by pulling them together.
- draw a bathTo fill a bathtub with water in preparation for taking a bath.
- draw and quarterTo execute (someone) by castration, disembowelling, beheading and quartering.
- draw nearTo approach, to move toward.
- draw bloodTo wound one's opponent in such a way that they bleed.
- draw weightThe force (weight) required to draw a bow to its fully-cocked position.
- draw strawsTo decide at random by drawing (selecting randomly between) straws, sticks, etc., one of which differs from the others (typically by being shorter), held in a person's hand so as to conceal which is the different one. Typically, whoever …
- luck of the drawThe random production or occurrence of favorable or unfavorable results.
- draw sheetA sheet positioned under a bedridden patient to facilitate moving the patient on the bed.
- quick on the drawCharacterized by rapid response, as to a verbal remark or to a new situation; quick to act.
- draw fireIn an armed encounter, to attract gunfire from an adversary, whether unintentionally or deliberately for the purpose of allowing one's allies or colleagues to gain a tactical advantage over the adversary.
- blood drawSynonym of venipuncture: The puncture of a vein, usually to draw a blood sample, collect a blood donation, or insert an intravenous line.
- draw bridgeAlternative spelling of drawbridge: A hinged bridge which can be raised (to prevent its being crossed, as across a moat, or to allow watercraft to travel beneath it).
- draw distanceThe maximum distance from the camera at which objects are rendered in a three-dimensional scene.
Compound words 115
- drawerAn open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.
- withdrawTo draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.
- drawnpast participle of draw: Senses relating to exerting force or pulling.
- drawbackA disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.
- draughtAlternative form of draft in some of its senses.
- drawstringA string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the tube, on a bag or garment, allowing the item to be closed (as with a bag) or tightened (as with sweatpants or a bathing suit).
- drawlTo drag on slowly and heavily; to dawdle or while away time indolently.
- quickdrawA set of two carabiners connected by a strap.
- drawbarAn open-mouthed bar at the end of a car, which receives a coupling link and pin by which the car is drawn. It is usually provided with a spring to give elasticity to the connection between the cars of a train.
- drawcorddrawstring