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How to pronounce drawing

nounA2Common word
DRAHihng

/ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

a picture made with a pencil, pen, or a similar tool

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Meanings & examples

noun

a picture made with a pencil, pen, or a similar tool

The drawing of the old bridge hangs in our hallway.

She showed me a pencil drawing of her dog.

Common phrases & grammar

pencil drawing · detailed drawing · make a drawing

make a drawing of + noun

a drawing by + person

noun

the activity of making pictures with a pencil, pen, or a similar tool

Drawing helps me relax after work.

He took a drawing class at the community center.

Common phrases & grammar

drawing class · drawing skills

enjoy + drawing

be interested in + drawing

nounless common

an event in which a name or ticket is chosen by chance to win something

The prize drawing will be held on Friday.

Her name was picked in the drawing.

Common phrases & grammar

prize drawing · lottery drawing · hold a drawing

a drawing for + prize

be picked in + a/the drawing

Useful expressions

back to the drawing board

starting again with a new plan because the first one did not work

The design failed, so we went back to the drawing board.

on the drawing board

being planned or developed but not ready yet

The new park is still on the drawing board.

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