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redraw

 

[ ˌriːˈdrɔː ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

art, design

To redraw means to create a new version of a previously drawn image or diagram. This can involve making adjustments or improvements to the original drawing.

Synonyms

recreate, redesign, revise

Examples of usage

  • She decided to redraw the landscape to include more detail.
  • He had to redraw the blueprints after the client requested changes.
  • The artist chose to redraw the character to better fit the story.

Translations

Translations of the word "redraw" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refazer

🇮🇳 फिर से बनाना

🇩🇪 neu zeichnen

🇮🇩 menggambar ulang

🇺🇦 перерисувати

🇵🇱 przerysować

🇯🇵 再描画する

🇫🇷 redessiner

🇪🇸 redibujar

🇹🇷 yeniden çizmek

🇰🇷 다시 그리다

🇸🇦 إعادة الرسم

🇨🇿 překreslit

🇸🇰 prekresliť

🇨🇳 重新绘制

🇸🇮 ponovno narisati

🇮🇸 teikna aftur

🇰🇿 қайта сызу

🇬🇪 მეორე ნახვა

🇦🇿 yenidən çəkmək

🇲🇽 redibujar

Etymology

The word 'redraw' comes from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'anew' and 'draw,' which has its origins in Old English 'dragan,' meaning to 'pull' or 'drag.' The use of 'draw' in the context of creating images has evolved significantly over time. Initially, it referred to the act of pulling or dragging a tool across a surface to make marks. As artistic techniques developed, the meaning expanded to encompass various forms of creating images or representations, such as sketching or illustrating. The formation of 'redraw' became especially prevalent with the rise of graphic design and computer graphics in the late 20th century, where artists frequently revisit and modify existing designs to enhance their work.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,458 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.