draw aside

1. To move to the side, especially so as to make way for someone or something. A reflexive pronoun can be used between "draw" and "aside." We all drew aside as the carriage made its way down the road. She drew herself aside to let the principal speak privately with the teacher. Draw aside, please, so the gentleman can get by with his cart.

2. To part something, especially curtains, and pull it to the sides. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draw" and "aside." She drew aside the curtains and flung the windows open. Please pull the drapes aside and let some light in! That's your cue to draw aside the curtains for the actors, OK?

3. To have one move away from someone or something, often in order to discuss something privately; to take aside. A noun or pronoun is used between "draw" and "aside." I drew the nurse aside so that I could ask a few more questions about my dad's surgery. I saw the boss draw Tom aside after the meeting. I hope he's not in trouble for these poor sales figures! I drew the student aside to tell him the terrible news.

drawing

Something decided through a lottery or raffle. We'll be having a drawing later tonight, so be sure to buy a raffle ticket if you want the chance to win a brand new car! We're in the drawing for on-campus housing, but who knows if we'll get picked—there's plenty of other rising sophomores in the mix too. Wait, I won the drawing for front-row seats? Are you serious?

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Contour drawing

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The Candra sisters