updraw

1 of 2

verb

: to draw up : pull up

updraw

2 of 2

noun

: an act or process of drawing up

with a quick updraw of his knees to the other's chest, broke the grip

—Jack London

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English updrawen, from up + drawen to draw

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