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Definition of drawer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sliding storagestorage container that slides in and out of furniture
- She kept her socks in the top drawer.
2.
artperson who creates drawings
- The drawer sketched a beautiful landscape.
3.
technologyTECH. side panel in a user interfaceTECH.
- Click the icon to open the drawer on the screen.
4.
financeRare US person who writes checks or draftsRare US
- The drawer signed the check before mailing it.
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storage container that slides in and out of furniture
Expressions with drawer
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the lowest drawer in a piece of furniture
I found the old photos in the bottom drawer.
create work not intended for immediate publication
She decided to write for the drawer during the regime.
the rear part inside a drawer
She found the missing key at the back of the drawer.
sliding box in a sales counter used to hold money securely
The cashier opened the cash drawer and counted the bills carefully.
drawer in the kitchen for storing cutlery
She organized the knives in the kitchen drawer.
drawer for storing miscellaneous small items
I found the missing scissors in the junk drawer.
drawer for storing miscellaneous small items
I found the missing button in the knick-knack drawer.
drawer for storing underwear
She kept her socks and bras in the knicker drawer.
drawer for storing miscellaneous small items
I found the missing button in the odds and ends drawer.
drawer for holding trash, often hiding a trash can or bag
She threw the wrapper in the trash drawer.
ask the check writer's bank for payment
The bank asked to refer to drawer for the check.
return a cheque to the issuer due to issues
The bank will refer a cheque to drawer if funds are insufficient.
of very high quality or status
The restaurant is known for its top-drawer service.
Origin of drawer
English, draw (to pull) + er (agent noun suffix)
Terms with drawer included in their meaning
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finance
cash register or its drawer
furniture
rounded handle on a door or drawer
furniture part
sliding piece on which a drawer moves
container
large box or drawer
dining furniture
drawer in a sideboard for storing wines
constant drawer
person who draws all the time
furniture
drawer or tray that slides out
furniture
the rear part inside a drawer
furniture
the lowest drawer in a piece of furniture
junk drawer
drawer in the kitchen for miscellaneous items
home
drawer in the kitchen for storing cutlery
kitchen
drawer in the kitchen for storing utensils
storage
drawer for storing miscellaneous small items
storage
drawer for storing miscellaneous small items
furniture
drawer for small decorative objects
storage
drawer for storing underwear
storage
drawer for storing miscellaneous small items
kitchen storage
drawer for holding trash, often hiding a trash can or bag
shared drawer
person who shares a drawer with another
Examples of drawer in a sentence
The utensils are stored in a kitchen drawer. The drawer illustrated the book with intricate designs. As a drawer, she captured emotions perfectly in her portraits. The settings drawer slides in from the left. Users can close the drawer by tapping outside it. The drawer must ensure the funds are available.
As the drawer, she was responsible for the payment.
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- French:tiroir, dessinateur, ...
- German:Schublade, Zeichner, ...
- Italian:cassetto, disegnatore, ...
- Spanish:cajón, dibujante, ...
- Portuguese:gaveta, desenhador, ...
- Chinese:抽屉, 画家, ...
- Japanese:引き出し, 画家, ...
- Arabic:دُرْج, رَسّام, ...
- Hebrew:מְגֵרָה, צַיָּיר, ...
- Russian:выдвижной ящик, художник, ...
- Ukrainian:висувний ящик, рисувальник, ...
- Hindi:दराज़, चित्रकार, ...

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