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

  • (..) Costello was gonna sell us to the FBI. It's you and me now, you understand? We gotta take care of each other, you understand? Give me that. ...at which time he drew down on me, and I was able to squeeze off one shot... At that time I immediately checked the vitals... ...on both (..)
    2006 The Departed