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drawing

/ˈdɹɔ.(w)ɪŋ(ɡ)/
Meanings
  • verb

    The act of making a picture, often with a pencil, charcoal, or other drawing instruments.

  • noun

    A picture created through such an act.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdɹɔ.(w)ɪŋ(ɡ)/



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  2. /ˈdɹɔ.(w)ɪŋ(ɡ)/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with drawing
drowne , clown , town , brown
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. drawing (English) : A financial instrument that represents an investment or a liability.

  2. drawing (English) : The act of taking a person or object towards oneself.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. drawing (English) : A financial instrument that represents an investment or a liability.

  2. drawing (English) : The act of taking a person or object towards oneself.

Variants
List of all variants of drawing that leads to same result
drawing , drawings , draw , draw a bead on , draw a blank , draw a line , draw on , draw straws , draw the line , draw upon , drawable , drawing a bead on , drawing a blank , drawing a line , drawing on , drawing straws , drawing the line , drawing upon , drawn , drawn a bead on , drawn a blank , drawn a line , drawn on , drawn straws , drawn the line , drawn upon , draws , draws a bead on , draws a blank , draws on , draws straws , draws the line , draws upon , drew , drew a bead on , drew a blank , drew a line , drew on , drew straws , drew the line , drew upon , drawing account , drawing accounts , drawing board , drawing boards , drawing card , drawing cards , drawing pin , drawing pins , drawing room , drawing rooms , drawing table , drawing tables , drawing power , line drawing , line drawings
Forms
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draws, drawing's, drew, drawn

Etymology
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From Old English drawen, meaning 'to draw'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest drawers in history? He is famous for his intricate and detailed sketches.

  2. The world's largest drawing is called 'The Panorama of the City of London and its Surrounding Country' and measures over 1,000 square feet.

  3. Drawing is not only an art form but also a scientific tool used in fields like engineering, architecture, and medicine to create accurate representations of objects and processes.

Related Concepts
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  1. sketch: A rough preliminary drawing, often used to plan out a larger work or to capture the essence of a subject quickly.

  2. portrait: A drawing or painting of a person's face or entire body, often used to capture their likeness and personality.

  3. landscape: A drawing or painting of natural scenery, often used to depict the beauty and grandeur of the natural world.

Culture
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Throughout history, drawing has been an essential form of human expression. It has been used for various purposes such as recording events, telling stories, and expressing emotions. In art, drawing is considered the foundation for creating other artistic mediums like painting and sculpture. In literature, drawing is often used metaphorically to describe the process of extracting information or creating a mental image.

How to Memorize "drawing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself holding a pencil and making lines on a blank sheet of paper to create a drawing.
    - Visualize the different shapes and forms you can create using simple lines and shading.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'drawing' with the image of a pencil and paper, or with the act of creating a picture.
    - Think of famous drawings or artists when you hear the word 'drawing'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'PENCILS' to remember the different forms of drawing: Perspective, Ellipses, Nose, Contours, Intersections, Lines, and Shading.

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