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

  • (..) but I'm in a hurry. I don't understand. I was on a streak. Yesterday was mine. I had passes in a row at the table! I hit an . I drew a three. I couldn't have lost all those games! Well, you did! And I want the cash, and I'm in a hurry. - Who is that? - Bookmaker. (..)
    1974 The Gambler