Outdrawing: meaning, definitions and examples

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outdrawing

 

[ aʊtˈdrɔːɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

art competition

Outdrawing refers to the act of producing a drawing that surpasses or exceeds the quality of another drawing. It involves drawing with greater skill, creativity, or detail compared to a competing work. This term is commonly used in artistic competitions or comparisons where one artist's work is evaluated against another's. Outdrawing can be a subjective measure, often dependent on the preferences of the viewer or judge.

Synonyms

exceeding, outperforming, surpassing.

Examples of usage

  • She won the contest by outdrawing all her competitors.
  • His ability to outdraw others has earned him respect in the art community.
  • Outdrawing in the sketch art competition helped him stand out.

Translations

Translations of the word "outdrawing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desenho superior

🇮🇳 आउटड्राइंग

🇩🇪 Überzeichnung

🇮🇩 menggambar lebih baik

🇺🇦 виходячи за межі

🇵🇱 przekroczenie w rysowaniu

🇯🇵 アウトドローイング

🇫🇷 dessin supérieur

🇪🇸 dibujo superior

🇹🇷 çizimden daha iyi

🇰🇷 아웃드로잉

🇸🇦 التفوق في الرسم

🇨🇿 převýšení v kreslení

🇸🇰 prekonanie v kreslení

🇨🇳 超越绘图

🇸🇮 preseganje v risanju

🇮🇸 yfirtekt í teikningu

🇰🇿 сурет салуда озу

🇬🇪 გასვლა ხატვაში

🇦🇿 rəsm çəkməkdə üstələmək

🇲🇽 dibujo superior

Etymology

The term 'outdrawing' originates from the roots of the words 'out' and 'draw'. 'Out' in English signifies surpassing or exceeding, while 'draw' comes from Old English 'dragan', meaning to pull or to make a mark. The use of 'draw' in the context of art dates back to the 13th century, referring to the act of making marks on a surface to create images or representations. The combination of these terms began to take shape in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the rise of competitive art showcases and exhibitions where artists were often compared based on their drawing capabilities. The modern usage of 'outdrawing' has evolved to encapsulate not just the act of drawing but also the competitive spirit associated with it, as artists strive to create works that not only express their individuality but also stand out in artistic communities.