drew

Definition

  • biographical name: John 1827–1862 Am. (Irish-born) actor
  • past tense of 'draw'

Examples

  • One of the thieves 'drew' a knife on her. [=one of the thieves took a knife out of a pocket, container, etc., and pointed it at her]

  • She 'drew' important distinctions 'between' the two methods. [=described important ways that the two methods are different]

  • She sat down in the chair and 'drew up her knees/legs'. [=she bent her legs and moved her knees toward her chest]

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Yeah, I bet you do. How much we owe ya, goober? Actually it's G. Ober, for Gerry Ober, but the new guy, Romald in the back, he drew in that other O and made Goober. Fucking asshole. Great story, Goober. How much we owe ya? The damage is quite severe. (..)
    2003 House of 1000 Corpses
  • (..) That's it? We know the kids were on their way out to a place the locals call Deadwood. They wanted to play Nancy Drew with this local legend people call Dr. Satan. - This is insane. - Don't you worry about it. We'll find her, all right? (..)
    2003 House of 1000 Corpses