indrawing

1 of 2

noun

: the act of drawing in or inward

indrawing

2 of 2

adjective

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: drawing in or inward

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English indrawinge, from in + drawinge, gerund of drawen to draw (after Middle English drawen in, verb, to draw in)

Adjective

in entry 2 + drawing, present participle of draw (after draw in, verb)

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