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Drawings

Noun / ˈdrɔ:ɪŋz / Another word for drawings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Drawings are pictures or diagrams made with pencils, pens, or other tools.

Synonyms & similar words

drawingoff drawing draught lottery draft drafting draftsmanship sketches illustrations renderings diagrams drafts blueprints plans portraits caricatures doodles outlines depictions pictures artwork designs graphs maps charts figures visuals

Synonyms by register

Formal

illustrations depictions representations sketches

Informal

doodles scribbles sketches pics

Literary

portraits renderings effigies

Antonyms

creation construction building making production origination

Common collocations

  • pencil drawings
  • technical drawings
  • architectural drawings
  • freehand drawings
  • detailed drawings
  • children's drawings
  • drawings and paintings
  • drawings of people

Word family

noun drawing
verb draw
adjective drawn

Usage note

The word 'drawings' refers to visual representations made by lines or marks, typically on a surface. It can also refer to the act of drawing itself or a lottery. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

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Example sentences

  1. I love to make drawings of my family.
  2. The artist's drawings were displayed in a gallery.
  3. The engineer made detailed drawings of the new building.
  4. She used her drawings to explain her ideas to the class.
  5. The architect created beautiful drawings of the house plans.

Quotes

  • Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad. - Salvador Dali
  • Drawing is not what one sees but what one can make others see. - Edgar Degas
  • Drawing is the root of everything, and the time spent on that is actually all profit. - Vincent Van Gogh

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