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drawer

noun draw·er \ˈdr(-ə)r\

: a box that slides into and out of a piece of furniture (such as a desk) and that is used to store things

drawers : underwear for the lower part of the body

Full Definition of DRAWER

1
:  one that draws: as
a :  a person who draws liquor
b :  draftsman
c :  one that draws a bill of exchange or order for payment or makes a promissory note
2
\dial also ˈdr\ :  a sliding box or receptacle opened by pulling out and closed by pushing in
3
\dial also ˈdr\ plural :  an article of clothing (as underwear) for the lower body
drawer·ful \-ˌfl\ noun
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First Known Use of DRAWER

14th century

Other Furniture and Woodworking Terms

appoint, credenza, mission, settee
DRAWER Defined for Kids

drawer

noun draw·er \ˈdr-ər, ˈdrr\

Definition of DRAWER for Kids

1
:  a box that slides in and out of a piece of furniture and is used for storage <a desk drawer>
2
drawers plural :  underpants

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