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Meaning of draw left | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

A verbal command given usually to the bowman of a canoe or raft. It means to place the paddle in the water on the left side parallel to the boat and pull it towards the boat. This is a maneuver to move the front of the boat to the left side.

Examples

“When we get⟳ to the bottom of the rapids, draw⟳ left to avoid⟳ the sweepers.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

draw level draw lines in the sand draw live draw lots draw near draw off

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