Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

draw off

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.78 in modern English

Syllables: draw off
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To remove by using a siphon.

Transitive verb

verb

To distract (someone).

Dated; Slang; Transitive verb

verb

To retire or retreat.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"The butler drew off wine from a barrel."
"We need a diversion to draw them off."
"The dog obeyed the significant beck of his finger, and they drew off, stealthily, together."
"One of the lynxes moved; it drew off a little farther, as though deciding to abandon the fight."

Usage

Inflected Forms

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

Synonyms

draw away pull off withdraw draw take out

Questions

What does draw off mean?: To remove by using a siphon.

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