draw·string
(drô′strĭng′)n.
A cord or ribbon run through a hem or casing and pulled to tighten or close an opening.
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drawstring
(ˈdrɔːˌstrɪŋ)n
(Clothing & Fashion)
a. a cord, ribbon, etc, run through a hem around an opening, as on the bottom of a sleeve or at the mouth of a bag, so that when it is pulled tighter, the opening closes
b. (as modifier): a drawstring neckline.
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draw′string`
or draw′ string`,
n.
a string or cord that closes, tightens, or gathers something, as the opening of a bag or garment or the panels of a curtain, when one or both of its ends are pulled.
[1825–35]
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| Noun | 1. |  drawstring - a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening; "he pulled the drawstring and closed the bag"drawstring bag - a bag that is closed at the top with a drawstring purse string - a drawstring used to close the mouth of a purse tie - a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied; "he needed a tie for the packages" |
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Translations
خَيط رَبْط الحَقائِب
zdrhovací šňůra
løbesnor
reyriòvengur, band, borîi
sťahovacia šnúra
büzgü ipi
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draw
(droː) – past tense drew (druː) : past participle drawn – verb1. to make a picture or pictures (of), usually with a pencil, crayons etc. During his stay in hospital he drew a great deal; Shall I draw a cow?
2. to pull along, out or towards oneself. She drew the child towards her; He drew a gun suddenly and fired; All water had to be drawn from a well; The cart was drawn by a pony.
3. to move (towards or away from someone or something). The car drew away from the kerb; Christmas is drawing closer.
4. to play (a game) in which neither side wins. The match was drawn / We drew at 1–1.
5. to obtain (money) from a fund, bank etc. to draw a pension / an allowance.
6. to open or close (curtains).
7. to attract. She was trying to draw my attention to something.
noun1. a drawn game. The match ended in a draw.
2. an attraction. The acrobats' act should be a real draw.
3. the selecting of winning tickets in a raffle, lottery etc. a prize draw.
4. an act of drawing, especially a gun. He's quick on the draw.
ˈdrawing noun (the art of making) a picture made with a pencil, crayon etc. the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci; I am no good at drawing.
drawn adjective1. (of curtains) pulled together or closed. The curtains were drawn, although it was still daylight.
2. (of a game etc) neither won nor lost. a drawn match.
3. (of a blade etc) pulled out of its sheath. a drawn sword.
4. (of a person) strained and tired. His face was pale and drawn.
ˈdrawback noun a disadvantage. There are several drawbacks to his plan.
ˈdrawbridge noun a bridge (at the entrance to a castle) which can be pulled up or let down.
ˈdrawing-pin noun (American ˈthumbtack) a pin with a broad, flat head used for fastening paper to a board etc.
ˈdrawstring noun a cord threaded through the top of a bag etc for closing it.
draw a blank to be unsuccessful in a search, inquiry etc.
draw a conclusion from to come to a conclusion after thinking about (what one has learned). Don't draw any hasty conclusions from what I've said!
draw in (of a car etc) to come to a halt at the side of the road.
draw the line to fix a limit especially for what one is prepared to do.
draw/cast lots to decide who is to do etc something by drawing names out of a box etc. Five of us drew lots for the two pop-concert tickets.
draw off to pour out (liquid) from a large container. The barman drew off a pint of beer.
draw on to use (money, strength, memory etc) as a source. I'll have to draw on my savings.
draw on1. to pull on. He drew on his gloves.
2. to come nearer. Night drew on.
draw out1. to take (money) from a bank. I drew out $40 yesterday.
2. to make longer. We drew out the journey as much as we could but we still arrived early.
3. (of a car etc) to move into the middle of the road from the side.
draw up1. (of a car etc) to stop. We drew up outside their house.
2. to arrange in an acceptable form or order. They drew up the soldiers in line; The solicitor drew up a contract for them to sign.
3. to move closer. Draw up a chair!
4. to extend (oneself) into an upright position. He drew himself up to his full height.
long drawn out going on for a long time. The meeting was long drawn out; a long-drawn-out meeting/scream.
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