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drawers (drĂ´rz)

plural noun

an undergarment, long or short, for the lower part of the body, with a separate opening for each leg; underpants

Etymology: < draw, because drawn on

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drawers Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • open: Birch veneer laminated drawers give the cabinet a gentle impact whilst opening the drawers unlocks the mechanism of their support, creating interest.

Preposition: over

  • drawer: This is effect is two half width drawers over one full width drawer.

Adjective modifier

  • other: For example on the other drawers the fronts were slightly bowed where the veneer had pulled them out of line.

Modifies a noun

  • unit: The kitchen/dining area includes a range of floor cupboards with drawers units with granite worktops over incorporating a drainer, inset sink unit.

Noun used with modifier

  • desk: He turns on the light and goes through the desk drawers.

Preposition: in

  • size: Merchant chest: Ten rattan drawers in 3 sizes provide tremendous storage capacity.

Preposition: of

  • water: The raw materials export earnings of these " hewers of wood and drawers of water " is to be used to service their debt.

Preposition: with

  • water: Once all the ice has thawed, clean the freezer and drawers with warm water.
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Twelve drawers full of political cancer.

-Anonymous

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