drawing
UK: ˈdrɔːɪŋ | US: ˈdrɔɪŋ
n. the act or art of making pictures or designs with a pen, pencil, or other tool
n. a picture or design made in this way
n. the process of selecting winners in a lottery or raffle
The word "drawing" originally stemmed from the physical act of pulling (e.g., drawing a sword). By the Renaissance, it expanded to artistic creation, reflecting the motion of pulling a tool across a surface. The suffix "-ing" solidified its role as a noun for both the process and the product.
She showed me a detailed drawing of her childhood home.
The art class focused on perspective in drawing.
The winner will be chosen by random drawing.
His drawing skills improved after years of practice.
The engineer made a technical drawing of the new bridge design.