drawing

• Das Zeichnen betreffend; sich auf das Anfertigen von Bildern, Plänen oder Diagrammen mit Stift oder Bleistift beziehend.

Relating to the art or act of making pictures, plans, or diagrams with a pen or pencil.

1. B2formal

   Having the quality of attracting or pulling towards something.

   anziehend

   • The new exhibition has a drawing power for tourists.
   • Her speech had a drawing effect on the audience.
   • The magnet's drawing force pulled the metal objects closer.

   Synonymealluringappealingattractivecaptivatingengagingenticingmagneticpulling

   Antonymeoff-puttingrepellingrepulsive

2. Engaging attentionB2informal

   Capable of engaging or holding interest.

   Aufmerksamkeit erregend

   • The story has a drawing quality that keeps readers hooked.
   • His drawing personality makes him popular at parties.
   • The film's drawing scenes captivated the viewers.

   Synonymeabsorbingalluringattractivecaptivatingcompellingengagingenticingfascinatinginterestingriveting

   Antonymeboringdulltedioustiresomeuninteresting

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder das Ergebnis des Zeichnens bezeichnet, also das Anfertigen oder die entstandene Darstellung eines Bildes, Musters oder Entwurfs mit Stift, Bleistift oder einem anderen Zeichenwerkzeug.

A noun referring to the act or product of making a picture, diagram, or design with a pen, pencil, or other marking tool.

1. Picture made with pencil or penA1formalart

   A picture or image created by making lines on paper or another surface with a pencil, pen, or similar tool.

   Zeichnung

   • She made a beautiful drawing of the landscape.
   • The child's drawing won a prize in the contest.
   • He studied drawing at art school.

   Synonymedepictiondraftillustrationoutlinepicturerepresentationsketchstudy

2. Act of drawingA2formal

   The activity or process of making drawings.

   Zeichnen

   • Drawing is her favorite hobby.
   • The class focused on life drawing techniques.
   • He practices drawing every evening.

   Synonymedelineationdrafting

3. B1formal

   The selection of winning tickets or numbers in a lottery or raffle.

   Ziehung

   • The drawing for the lottery prizes will be tomorrow.
   • Tickets are sold out for the charity drawing.
   • The winning numbers were announced during the drawing.

   Synonymedrawlotteryraffle

• 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