[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/draw/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [D](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/d/) / draw # draw verb (draw, draws, drew, drawn, drawing); noun (a draw, draws) «draw» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. To draw means to make a picture or shape with a pencil, pen or crayon. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#m1) 2. To draw can also mean to pull or take out, like drawing a card or drawing water from a well. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#m2) 3. A draw is a game that ends with the same score for both sides. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#m3) 4. To draw the curtains is to close or open them. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#m4) 5. A draw is also picking names or tickets by chance, like a raffle. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#m5) 6. To draw near means to come closer in time or place, like a day that is getting nearer. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#m6) ### In the lessons maths: making pictures or shapes counted; drawing shapes and graphs with a ruler; drawing cards or balls from a bag (take away, chance); a game ending in a draw (a tie); art: drawing and sketching; everyday life: draw the curtains, a prize draw; phrases: «draw a line», «draw near», «draw up a plan» ### Examples - She draws 4 pictures every day. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#x1) - Draw a square with sides of 3 cm. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#x2) - He draws a card from the deck. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#x3) - The game ended in a draw. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#x4) - Draw a bar graph of the results. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#x5) - Please draw the curtains. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#x6) - My name was picked in the prize draw. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#x7) - The horse draws the cart. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#x8) - “Let us draw lots,” Wendy said bravely. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/#x9) ### Note Usually the thing made is counted; drawing from a bag takes things out (subtract, or chance). Trap: a draw in a game means nobody won. Past forms: drew, drawn (not «drawed»). «Drawer» is a box in a desk. ## In Jewish tradition Often means to come near, as in "drew near", or to pull out, as water from a well. In the Psalms and Prophets it also means to draw out anger, pulling a hand from the bosom, or to draw near to battle. **Interpretation.** Abraham "drawing near" to question God is read as a model of bold, caring prayer for others. The psalmist's asking whether God will "draw out" His anger is read as a plea for mercy. ### Examples - And Abraham drew near, and said: 'Wilt Thou indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? (Torah GEN.18.23, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/draw/#x1) - And she called his name Moses, and said: 'Because I drew him out of the water.' (Torah EXO.2.10, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/draw/#x2) - When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it. (Torah DEU.20.10, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/draw/#x3) - Draw it out of Thy bosom and consume them. (Writings PSA.74.11, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/draw/#x4) - Wilt Thou draw out Thine anger to all generations? (Writings PSA.85.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/draw/#x5) - Make ready buckler and shield, and draw near to battle. (Prophets JER.46.3, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/draw/#x6) ### Note Usually the thing made is counted; drawing from a bag takes things out (subtract, or chance). Trap: a draw in a game means nobody won. Past forms: drew, drawn (not «drawed»). «Drawer» is a box in a desk. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «draw» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/draw/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«draw» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/draw.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «draw» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/draw/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«draw» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/draw.html) on Mova free.