drawer

Meanings

• noun

  A large horizontal box with one or more sliding shelves, used for storing or displaying items.

  - "The drawer is full of utensils."
  - "She opened the drawer to take out a pen."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɹɔɹ/
   
   
   
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2. /dɹɔɹ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with drawer
dreaver , neaver , savour

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Variants

List of all variants of drawer that leads to same result
drawer , drawerful , drawerfuls , drawers , top drawer , top drawers , top-drawer , bottom drawer

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Etymology

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Old English drēwere, from drēogan 'to draw'. The word originally referred to a 'puller' or 'drawe'r, one who draws or pulls a cart or vehicle.

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Trivia

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1. The average person spends about 6 months of their lifetime opening and closing drawers.

2. The world's largest drawer is located in the United States and measures 21.3 meters long, 4.6 meters high, and 3.4 meters deep.

3. Drawers were first patented in the United States in 1798.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cabinet: A piece of furniture with shelves, cabinets, and a countertop. A drawer is a component of a cabinet.

2. Dresser: A piece of furniture with one or more drawers, used for storing and displaying personal items, particularly in a bedroom.

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Culture

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Drawers are commonly used in furniture, particularly in kitchens and bedrooms. They have been a staple of home design for centuries and have been featured in various forms of art and literature.

How to Memorize "drawer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of furniture with one or more horizontal sliding shelves. Visualize yourself opening the drawer and taking out an item.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'drawer' with the image of a horizontal box with sliding shelves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'drawer' with the word 'puller' to remind yourself of its etymology.

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