drawer

Definition

  • noun: a box that slides into and out of a piece of furniture (such as a desk) and that is used to store things
  • noun: one that 'draws'
  • often used informally in the phrase 'drop your drawers'

Examples

  • At least the doctor didn't make me 'drop my drawers'. [=pull down my underpants]

  • a sock/cash 'drawer' [=a drawer for storing socks/cash]

  • the top/middle/bottom 'drawer' of the desk/dresser

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) on your shoulders. You feel them? Now I want you to pack it with all the stuff that you have in your life. Start with the little things, the things on shelves and in drawers. Excuse me. What the fuck are you doing? Okay, everyone, just relax. -Hey, you gotta sign. -Thought I did that already. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air
  • (..) Feel them? Now I want you to pack it with all the stuff that you have in your life. You start with the little things, the things on shelves and in drawers, the knickknacks, the collectibles. Feel the weight as that adds up. Then you start adding larger stuff, clothes, tabletop appliances, (..)
    2009 Up in the Air