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

  • (..) At the close ot Friday's meeting... ...we were discussing Mr. Harding's problem concerning his wite. Mr. Harding stated that his wite made him uneasy... ...because she drew stares trom men on the street. ls that correct. Mr. Harding? Yes. That's correct. He also thinks he may have (..)
    1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest