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to pull; to extract; to sprout
Meanings
6 senses · 12 examplesverb
to pull out; to extract; to draw
Often used for extracting an item from a group, like a card, a tissue, or a weapon.
He pulled a business card out of his pocket.
I drew the lucky prize.
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Please draw a card.
verb
to whip; to lash; to flog
Usually refers to striking with a flexible object like a whip or belt.
The groom whipped the horses with a whip.
He was lashed by a tree branch.
verb
to sprout; to grow; to put forth
Used when plants produce new leaves, buds, or shoots.
The willow tree sprouted tender buds.
In spring, the grass begins to turn green and grow.
verb
to smoke (a cigarette); to take a puff
informalColloquial term for smoking cigarettes or similar.
He is used to smoking a cigarette after a meal.
Smoking is prohibited here.
verb
to pump; to draw (liquid)
Often used with liquids like water, oil, or blood.
They pumped water from the well to irrigate the fields.
The nurse drew his blood for tests.
verb
to shrink; to contract
Often used for fabrics or materials that become smaller after washing or drying.
This sweater shrank after washing.