drawer
Plural
drawers
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a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items
A drawer is a small, sliding storage compartment that is typically built into furniture like desks, cabinets, or dressers. It is used to store items such as clothes, office supplies, or kitchen utensils. Drawers are usually opened and closed by pulling on a handle or knob, and they can be made of wood, metal, or plastic. They help keep items organized and out of sight, contributing to a neat and tidy space. Drawers come in various sizes and can be found in many different types of furniture.
- She keeps her socks and underwear neatly folded in the top drawer of her dresser.
- The kitchen drawers are organized with utensil dividers for easy access to cooking tools.
- He rummaged through the desk drawer to find a pen and paper to jot down a quick note.
- The bottom drawer of the filing cabinet is used for storing old documents and files.
- They installed soft-close drawer slides to prevent slamming and reduce noise in the bedroom furniture.
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an artist who produces drawings
- She is a talented drawer of portraits.
- The exhibition featured works by several skilled drawers.
- He trained as a drawer before becoming a painter.
- The drawer illustrated the children's book.
- She is known as a master drawer of landscapes.
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a person who issues a check or draft, instructing the drawee to pay a specified sum
- The drawer signed the check before sending it to the bank.
- Each drawer is responsible for ensuring funds are available.
- He acted as the drawer on several commercial drafts.
- The drawer authorized payment to the supplier.
- Banks verify the identity of the drawer when processing drafts.