A deep well from which water is lifted by a bucket on a rope

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.

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.

(transitive) To compose (a document), especially following a standard form; prepare a plan. / (transitive) To arrange in order or formation. / (transitive) To cause to come to a halt.

To close the curtains by pulling them together. / To open the curtains by pulling them apart.

(intransitive) to rouse someone to notice something, to cause someone to focus on something.

(transitive) To approach, to move toward. / (intransitive) To approach, to come closer.

To execute a person by tying each limb to an animal and driving them in different directions. / (figuratively) To severely punish or criticize someone.

(rare) Alternative spelling of drawbridge

Alternative spelling of drawbridge