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ing) [usually singular] ~ (for sth) the act of choosing sth, for example
the winner of a prize or the teams who play each other in a competition, usually by taking
pieces of paper, etc. out of a container without being able to see what is written on them
the draw for the second round of the Champions League
The draw for the raffle takes place on Saturday.
I'm now going to call on the President to make the draw.
SPORTS/GAMES
2 (especially BrE) a game in which both teams or players finish with the same number of
points
The match ended in a two-all draw.
He managed to hold Smith to a draw (= to stop him from winning when he seemed likely
to do so).
compare tien.(5)
3 (NAmE usually draw