Drawer

Quick meaning: Drawer is a noun meaning An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.

Meaning

An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.

More Meanings

1. (graphical user interface) A side panel containing supplementary content.
2. Attributive form of drawers.
3. Agent noun of draw; one who draws.
4. An artist who primarily makes drawings.
5. (banking) One who writes a bank draft, check/cheque, or promissory note.
6. A barman; a person who draws the beer from the taps.
7. Someone who taps palm sap for making toddy.

Example Sentences

Leloir described les calecons, drawer-type undergarment worn by French ladies (wc).

Today men of every age are turning to the athletic pull-over shirt and drawer type of underwear.

He knelt down and began shoving the drawer into the slot; the rail was misaligned so he banged it with the heel of his hand. It stuck.

Men’s Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers / 50ᶜ ea. / For the man who wants the shirt-and-drawer type of underwear but, naturally, wants lightweight now.

Word Forms

• drawers

Synonyms for drawer

Depending on context, synonyms include draughtsman, draftsman.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include draftsman, dresser, cabinet, desk, shelf, bin.

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