Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

draw left

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.75 in modern English

Syllables: draw left
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

A verbal command given usually to the bowman of a canoe or raft. It means to place the paddle in the water on the left side parallel to the boat and pull it towards the boat. This is a maneuver to move the front of the boat to the left side.

Example Sentences

"When we get to the bottom of the rapids, draw left to avoid the sweepers."

Inflected Forms

draws left (present, singular) drawing left (participle, present) drew left (past) drawn left (participle, past)

Questions

What does draw left mean?: A verbal command given usually to the bowman of a canoe or raft. It means to place the paddle in the water on the left side parallel to the boat and pull it towards the boat. This is a maneuver to move the front of the boat to the left side.

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