drawing
noun
1. an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
- it is shown by the drawing in Fig. 7
Definition categories: communication, art, artwork, graphics
2. a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines
- drawings of abstract forms
- he did complicated pen-and-ink drawings like medieval miniatures
Definition categories: man–made, representation
3. the creation of artistic pictures or diagrams
- he learned drawing from his father
Similar word(s): drafting, draftsmanship
Definition categories: act, art
4. players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots
Similar word(s): lottery
Definition categories: act
5. act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source
- the drawing of water from the well
Definition categories: act, drain
6. the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
verb
1. present participle of draw