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- [draw-ing in]
- /ˈdrɔ ɪŋ ɪn/
- /ˈdrɔːɪŋ ɪn/
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- [draw-ing in]
- /ˈdrɔ ɪŋ ɪn/
Definition of drawing-in word
- noun plural drawing-in the act or process of threading warp ends through the heddle eyes of the harness and the dents of the reed according to a given plan for weaving a fabric. 1
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Origin of drawing-in
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; draw in + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Drawing-in
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
drawing-in popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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