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Definition of Finedraw
1. Verb. Sew together very finely.
Definition of Finedraw
1. v. t. To sew up, so nicely that the seam is not perceived; to renter.
Definition of Finedraw
1. Verb. (transitive) To sew up so finely that the seam is not visible; to renter. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Finedraw
Literary usage of Finedraw
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Peter Priggins, the College Scout by Joseph Hewlett, Theodore Edward Hook (1841)
"said finedraw, the tailor, just poking his nose into the room. " No, he is not,"
said Blowhard, " what do you want?" " Just brought home three new coats, ..."
2. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"See POLITENESS, CIVILITY. attenuate, vt 1. extenuate (rare), spin (with "out");
spec, draw, finedraw, rope. 2. See THIN, WEAKEN. attenuated, a. thin; spec, ..."
3. A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language ...by John Walker by John Walker (1810)
"... furnish Fine, fine. a. pure, subtile, thin, clear, nice, delicate, elegant—s.
a pecuniary forfeit, penalty—va to refine, inflict a penalty finedraw, ..."
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