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

  • (..) the possibility of a New World Order emerging after the Cold War, but today I want to discuss another aspect of that Order. You see, as the Cold War drew to an end, we saw the possibilities of a New Order in which nations work together. It refers to new ways of working and to achieve stability. (..)
    2009 Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup