draw
UK: drɔː | US: drɑː
v. to produce a picture or diagram by making lines or marks
v. to pull or drag something/someone in a direction
v. to take something out (e.g., draw a sword, draw water)
v. to attract attention or interest
n. a game or contest ending in a tie
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The word "draw" originates from Old English dragan, meaning "to drag, pull, or protract." Its core sense of "pulling" evolved into broader meanings like "creating lines" (pulling a pen across paper) and "extracting" (pulling something out). The tie-related meaning (e.g., "a draw") derives from the idea of "pulling" contestants to an equal position.
She loves to draw landscapes in her sketchbook.
The horses drew the carriage through the town.
He drew his sword swiftly in self-defense.
The festival always draws large crowds.
The match ended in a thrilling draw.