| 单词 | drawn-in |
| 释义 | > as lemmasdrawn-in drawn-in adj. (a) that is or has been drawn in (in various senses); (b) (of a rug or mat) made of small lengths of material pulled through a woven fabric foundation; hooked (see hooked adj. Compounds) (now somewhat rare). ΚΠ 1836 Sheffield Independent 8 Oct. The drawn-in upper lip marks a man who will not enjoy much. 1872 Independent 13 June 3/2 She did put one side her best ‘drawn in’ mat, upon which was represented an impossible cat. 1894 A. B. Gomme Trad. Games I. 71 (heading) The thrust-out leg was drawn back and the drawn-in leg was shot out at the same time. 1921 Ladies' Home Jrnl. Oct. 30/3 The burlap, the foundation of these ‘drawn-in’ rugs, is then tacked down or sewed tightly to the frame. 2001 C. Whitehead John Henry Days v. 353 The postage stamp. This version is full color, blown up, bordered by drawn-in perforations for effect. < as lemmas |
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