noun
drawing
A picture made with lines, or the activity of making one.
Her drawing of a tree hangs above the kitchen table.
Etymology
Drawing a picture developed from drawing a pen or other instrument across a surface. The lines left by that movement form the image.
More examples
- Drawing helps me relax after work.
- The architect shows us detailed drawings of the new library.
- He adds shadows to his pencil drawing.
Forms
drawing · drawings
draw verb — To make a picture with lines.
Similar words
- sketch
- Usually a quick or rough drawing with limited detail.
- illustration
- Explains or accompanies something; need not be made with lines.