draw back

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To pull something, like curtains, open or away.

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Examples (10)

  • She drew back the curtains and let the sunlight in.
  • He gently drew back the heavy velvet drapes to reveal the stage.
  • Could you please draw back the blinds? It's getting too bright in here.
  • As the sun rose, I drew back the sheer curtains to watch the dawn.
  • The nurse will draw back the screen to give the patient some privacy.
  • Every morning, the first thing he does is draw back the shades in his bedroom.
  • Having drawn back the shower curtain, she realized she had forgotten her towel.
  • The magician drew back the cloth with a flourish, revealing a cage of doves.
  • We need to draw back this rug to check the floorboards underneath.
  • The archaeologist carefully drew back the ancient tapestry.