noun

drawer

drawer

I keep my socks in the top drawer.

I keep my socks in the top drawer.

The drawer is stuck and will not open.

The drawer is stuck and will not open.

((a/the)) drawer A noun used as a subject or object. I keep my socks in the top drawer.

Synonyms: compartment, chest of drawers

From the verb 'to draw', meaning to pull. It's a compartment that you 'draw' out.

Think of 'drawing' (pulling) the box out of a desk or chest.

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