English · Arts & Literature
drawing
/ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ/
[/ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ/]
picture made with lines
Beginnernoun
Definition
A picture or image made using lines, usually with a pencil, pen, or crayon.
Example
The child proudly showed her teacher a colourful drawing of the whole family at the beach.
The child proudly showed her teacher a colourful drawing of the whole family at the beach.
Etymology
From the verb 'draw', from Old English 'dragan' (to drag, pull), plus the suffix '-ing'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for both the activity and the finished picture.