draw play

noun

: draw sense 8

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These sources say that family ties and a cultural draw play as big a role in such decisions as personal ambition. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 July 2026 The Saturday afternoon draw determined first-round matchups for the 32-player event ahead of main draw play, which begins Monday at the Star in Frisco. — José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026 The Pats hammered Miami between the tackles on their first two drives, handing off to Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson on inside zone, duo and one draw play. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026 Christian scored on its opening possession, with Julian Morones taking a second-down draw play 53 yards into the end zone. — Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for draw play

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of draw play was in 1948

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“Draw play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20play. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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