verb Senses relating to exerting force or pulling. To pull (someone or something) in a particular direction or manner. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
He drew a sheaf of papers from his bag.
verb To pull (someone or something) in a particular direction or manner. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
He drew a sheaf of papers from his bag.
verb To move (a body part) in a particular direction.
She settled in the window seat, drawing her leg up beneath her.
verb Often followed by tight: to pull (something, such as a belt or string) so that it tightens or wraps around something more closely.
She took a deep breath and drew her corset-strings.
verb To drag (something), especially along the ground.
verb To pull (blinds, a curtain, etc.) open or closed.
She drew the curtains to let in the sunlight.
verb To pull out (a bolt or latch) to unlock a door, gate, etc.; also, to push in (a bolt or latch) to lock a door, gate, etc.
verb Chiefly followed by aside or to one side: to move (someone) away from a group of people in order to speak to them privately.