The drawer
Example: The drawer contains clothes and small items
Definition
"The drawer" is a noun referring to a sliding compartment built into furniture, such as a desk or dresser, used for storing clothes, small items, or other belongings securely and out of sight.
Etymology
The term "the drawer" comes from the verb 'draw,' meaning to pull. Historically, a drawer was named for the action of pulling out the compartment from the furniture. Did you know the word 'draw' originally meant to drag or pull, which perfectly describes how a drawer functions?
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"The drawer" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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