Synonyms of drawing off

Noun


1. drawing, drawing off, drain

usage: act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source; "the drawing of water from the well"

Verb


1. draw off, draw away, pull off, remove, take, take away, withdraw

usage: remove by drawing or pulling; "She placed the tray down and drew off the cloth"; "draw away the cloth that is covering the cheese"

2. withdraw, draw, take out, draw off, remove, take, take away, withdraw

usage: remove (a commodity) from (a supply source); "She drew $2,000 from the account"; "The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank"

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