English

drawer

dɹɔɹ, drɔr, dɹɔː(ɹ), ˈdɹɑ.ɚ, ˈdɹɔ.ɚ, ˈdɹɔɹɚ, ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ), drɑː
Meaning: a box-like storage compartment in furniture
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: drɔr, dɹɔː(ɹ), ˈdɹɑ.ɚ, ˈdɹɔ.ɚ, ˈdɹɔɹɚ, ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ), drɑː

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Example sentences

He opened the top drawer of the desk.
He opened the top drawer of the desk.
I keep my passport in the middle drawer of my desk.
I keep my passport in the middle drawer of my desk.
He kept a secret stash of chocolate bars in the back of his desk drawer.
He kept a secret stash of chocolate bars in the back of his desk drawer.
She put one clean stocking in the drawer.
She put one clean stocking in the drawer.
He checked the drawer: nada.
He checked the drawer: nothing.

Usage Notes

Typically found in a desk, chest, or cabinet. It is pulled out horizontally.

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