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drawing off

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Noun1.drawing off - act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source; "the drawing of water from the well"
drawing
derivation - drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
derivation - drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
drain - a gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration"


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Drawing off his gauntlet he advanced close to De Vac.
The Outlaw of Torn by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
"Let us have some fresh blood," he said, digging a long bodkin into his finger, and drawing off the resulting drop of blood in a chemical pipette.
A Study In Scarlet by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
And the gentleman does tap him presently, and with great discretion too; drawing off the evidence by little and little, and making it run quite clear and bright in the eyes of all present.
The Old Curiosity Shop by Dickens, Charles View in context
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