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dra


Meanings
  • Verb

    Abbreviation for 'Draw'. The act of making a picture, often with a pencil or pen.

    - "He enjoys drawing portraits."
    - "She drew a beautiful landscape."

Variants
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drat , drats , dratted , dratting
Etymology
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Originally comes from the Old English word 'drawan' which means 'to drag'. Over time, it came to mean 'to make a picture' as an artist drags a pencil or pen across a surface.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the oldest known drawing is a red ochre dot, estimated to be around 320,000 years old?

  2. The term 'cartoon' originally referred to a large-scale drawing used as a model or guide for painting a mural or fresco.


Related Concepts
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  1. Sketch: A rough drawing that serves as a preliminary design or study for a more finished piece.

  2. Cartoon: An illustrated representation of a character or situation, often used for entertainment or satire.


Culture
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Throughout history, drawing has been an essential form of human expression. It has been used for communication, art, and even scientific purposes. Famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso have left indelible marks on the world with their drawings.

How to Memorize "dra"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself holding a pencil and drawing a straight line.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'draw' with the act of creating a picture.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Draw a picture in your mind' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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