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drawings

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/ˈdrɔːɪŋz/

(drawing)

creating images

Base FormPlural
drawingdrawings
Etymology
Etymology Information

'drawing' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dragan,' where 'dragan' meant 'to pull or drag.'

Historical Evolution

'dragan' transformed into the Middle English word 'drawen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'draw.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to pull or drag,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'creating a picture or diagram.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

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

The artist's drawings were displayed in the gallery.

Synonyms

Noun 2

the act or skill of making pictures or diagrams with a pencil, pen, or crayon.

She has a talent for drawing.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42