underdraw

(ˌʌndəˈdrɔː)

vb (tr) , -draws, -drawing, -drew or -drawn

1. (Art Terms) to sketch (the subject) before painting it on the same surface

2. (Building) to cover with lath and plaster

3. to represent insufficiently

4. (Banking & Finance) to ensure that sufficient funds remain in (a bank account) by withdrawing only a limited amount

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