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Meaning of draw right | 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 right side parallel to the boat and pull it towards the boat. This is a maneuver to move the front of the boat to the right side.

Examples

“When we get to the bottom of the rapids, draw right 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 straws draw stumps draw the cloth draw the curtains draw the line draw the long bow

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