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• Substantiv, das eine unentschiedene Partie oder ein Gleichstand zweier Parteien bezeichnet, ebenso das Ziehen, Anziehen, Anlocken von etwas sowie die dabei erzielte Wirkung.

A noun referring to an act of pulling something towards oneself, or a result in a game or competition where both sides have the same score.

1. Tie in a gameA2formal

   A result in a game or competition where both sides have the same score; no winner.

   Unentschieden

   • The match ended in a draw.
   • It was a thrilling draw between the two teams.
   • The chess game finished in a draw after five hours.

   Synonymedead heatstalematestandofftie

   Antonymedefeatlossvictorywin

2. AttractionB1formal

   Something that attracts people or attention.

   Attraktion

   • The festival is a big draw for tourists.
   • The star player is the main draw of the event.
   • Cheap prices are a major draw for shoppers.

   Synonymeallureappealattractionhighlightinterestluremagnetpull

3. Lottery or raffleB2informal

   The act of selecting winning tickets or numbers randomly.

   Ziehung

   • The draw for the lottery takes place tonight.
   • Tickets for the prize draw are available now.
   • She won the raffle in the charity draw.

   Synonymedrawinglotteryraffle

• Verb, das die Tätigkeit bezeichnet, ein Bild oder eine Zeichnung zu erstellen, indem man mit einem Stift, Bleistift oder anderen Werkzeug Linien und Striche auf Papier oder einer anderen Fläche anbringt.

A verb used to indicate the act of creating a picture or image by making lines and marks on paper with a pencil, pen, or other tool.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Create imageA1formalart

   To produce a picture or diagram by making lines and marks on paper with a pencil, pen, etc.

   Zeichnen

   • She draws beautiful portraits.
   • He drew a map of the area.
   • The child drew a picture of his family.

   Synonymedelineatedepictdraftillustrateoutlineportrayrendersketchtrace

2. Pull or moveA1formal

   To move something towards yourself by pulling it.

   Ziehen

   • He drew the curtains to let in the light.
   • She drew a chair closer to the fire.
   • Draw the sword from its sheath.

   Synonymedraghaulpulltowtugwrenchyank

   Antonymepropelpushshovethrust

3. AttractB1formal

   To cause someone to come or be interested in something.

   Anziehen

   • The event drew large crowds.
   • Her speech drew attention to the problem.
   • The new shop draws many customers.

   Synonymeattractbringcaptivateengageenticeinterestlurepulltemptwin

   Antonymedeterdiscouragedissuaderepelrepulse

4. Tie in competitionA2informal

   To finish a game or competition with equal scores.

   Unentschieden

   • The teams drew 2-2 in the match.
   • They drew in the final round.
   • The chess game ended in a draw.

   Synonymedead heattie

   Antonymelosewin

Phrasal-Variantendraw awaydraw indraw neardraw offdraw outdraw up