drawing out 1 of 2

noun

Definition of drawing outnext
as in extension
the act of making longer the tedious drawing out of wool into thread that was required before weaving

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drawing out

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verb

present participle of draw out
as in lengthening
to make longer the actor refused to draw out the interview any further

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  1. extension
  2. lengthening
  3. extending
  4. increasing
Noun
  • This will be an extension of the road trip that has kept the team in Las Vegas over the past few days.
    Nick Crain, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Here’s a story from this year on St. Brown signing a $120 million extension with the Lions.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of extension
Verb
  • Lifting, lengthening, feathering, and deep-dark dramatizing—Lancôme's Lash Idôle Waterproof Mascara hooks us every time.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While standard mascaras do the trick in lengthening, volumizing, darkening, and separating your lashes, waterproof mascaras are better suited for long-wear and durability.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of lengthening
Verb
  • The Knicks picked up their 14th win in the last 18 games with a dominant wire-to-wire 139-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, extending their winning streak to four games.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For example, new concepts like virtual nursing seek to capture opportunities for extending into patient homes.
    Corey Scurlock, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of extending
Verb
  • Ukraine is dramatically increasing its long-range strike arsenal, with a combination of new attack drones, ‘rocket drones’ and cruise missiles; the distinction between drone and cruise missile has blurred into invisibility.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Technology has long played a role in home design, from the introduction of electricity in the 1800s to the increasing role of artificial intelligence in automation today.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increasing
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