Drawer: meaning, definitions and examples

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drawer

 

[ หˆdrษ”หษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

furniture

A box-shaped container typically made of wood, used for storing clothes, papers, or other items.

Synonyms

cabinet, chest, compartment

Examples of usage

  • She kept her socks in the top drawer of the dresser.
  • He opened the drawer to find a stack of old letters.
Context #2 | Noun

graphic design

A tool in graphic design software used to create shapes, lines, and other elements.

Synonyms

instrument, tool, utensil

Examples of usage

  • He used the pen tool in the software to draw a straight line.
  • She selected the rectangle tool from the drawer to create a box shape.

Translations

Translations of the word "drawer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gaveta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฐเคพเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schublade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ laci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆัƒั…ะปัะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szuflada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•ใๅ‡บใ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tiroir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cajรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงekmece

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ๋ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกsuvka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกsuvka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฝๅฑ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรบffa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถำ™ัˆั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฏแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™kmษ™cษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cajรณn

Etymology

The word 'drawer' originated from the Old English word 'drรฆge', which means 'something that is drawn'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a container that can be drawn out or pulled out. The use of drawers in furniture became common in the 17th century, providing convenient storage solutions. In the realm of graphic design, the term drawer refers to a digital tool that mimics the functionality of physical drawers in a desk, allowing users to access various design elements.

See also: draw, drawable, drawback, drawing, drawings, drawn, withdraw.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,079 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.