Wordiyodraw
Old EnglishVariants
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About This Root
From Old English dragan (to drag, pull), from Proto-Germanic *dragan-. The original "pulling" sense branches widely: draw a picture (pull a pen across paper), withdraw (pull back), drawback (something that pulls you back), and drawbridge (a bridge pulled up). The word's evolution from physical pulling to artistic creation is a remarkable semantic leap.
Associated Words
draw
to make a picture; to pull toward you; a tied game
drawback
A disadvantage or problem
drawbridge
A hinged bridge that can be raised to block passage or allow boats through
drawer
A sliding compartment in a piece of furniture for storing items
draws
Third person singular of 'draw'; a tied result in a contest
withdraw
To remove or take back; to retreat; to take money from a bank
withdrawal
Taking money from an account; retreating or pulling back; physical symptoms from stopping drug use