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

  • (..) ' It's okay, I'm going. Hang on. Almost forgot. Here's your $. I wouldn't cash it, though. I drew it on the account you froze. I like standing next to you, Sean. It makes me look so tough. Well' That's it, that's our show for tonight, people. And look, I wanna see everyone here (..)
    2010 The Social Network