draw

/dɹɑ/verb
Early Childhood
1

To pull (someone or something) in a particular direction or manner.

2

To move (a body part) in a particular direction.

3

Often followed by tight: to pull (something, such as a belt or string) so that it tightens or wraps around something more closely.

4

To drag (something), especially along the ground.

5

To pull (blinds, a curtain, etc.) open or closed.

6

To pull out (a bolt or latch) to unlock a door, gate, etc.; also, to push in (a bolt or latch) to lock a door, gate, etc.

7

Chiefly followed by aside or to one side: to move (someone) away from a group of people in order to speak to them privately.

8

To assume a specific attitude or position, either by pulling in or stretching out one's body or limbs.

9

To cause (a body part) to contract or shrink; also, to pull (the mouth, the face or features, etc.) out of shape from emotion, etc.; to distort.

10

To cause (someone or something) to go from one place to another, or from one condition to another.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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