Drawings
/ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
Definitions
2 meaningsA visual representation made by making marks on a surface, especially with a pencil, pen, or crayon.
/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
A picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or other implement.
The child proudly showed her mother her drawings of the family.
💡 Simply: Drawings are like pictures you make with a pen, pencil, or crayon! You can use them to show what something looks like.
👶 For kids: A picture that you make by drawing lines and shapes with a pencil or crayon!
More Examples
The architect presented detailed drawings of the proposed building.
The art class focused on different techniques for creating pencil drawings.
How It's Used
"The museum showcases a stunning collection of pencil drawings."
"Engineers use technical drawings to design and build structures."
The process or skill of creating pictures or diagrams by making marks.
/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
The act of producing pictures by making marks.
Drawing is her favorite hobby.
💡 Simply: Drawing is like the activity of making pictures. It's what you *do* when you're creating images.
👶 For kids: When you draw, you're making pictures!
More Examples
The class focused on the fundamental principles of drawing.
The therapeutic benefits of drawing have been studied extensively.
How It's Used
"She finds great pleasure in the act of drawing."
"Drawing can be a form of emotional expression."
Idioms & expressions
back to the drawing board
To start something again from the beginning, because the previous attempt failed.
"The project didn't work out, so it's back to the drawing board."
technical drawing
A drawing used to convey technical information.
"Engineers use technical drawings to ensure accuracy in construction."
From Middle English *drawynge*, present participle of *drawen* (to draw), from Old English *dragan* (to draw, drag).
The term "drawings" has been used in art and engineering since at least the 16th century, with significant development alongside advancements in technology and artistic techniques.
Memory tip
Think of someone *drawing* a picture to remember the meaning.
Word Origin
"To drag or pull (originally referring to pulling a weapon out of its sheath)"