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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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