attingere — meaning in English

English meaning

• draw verb To create a picture using a pencil, pen, or similar tool.
• tap noun A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.

Senses

attingere is used for these senses in English:

• draw (transitive) To attract or cause (someone) to come to a particular place or to take a particular course of action; also, to cause (someone) to turn away from a particular condition or course of action. [from 12th c.]
• tap To furnish (a container, etc.) with a tap (noun sense 2.2) so that liquid can be drawn.
• tap To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).

draw — full definition

1. verb To create a picture using a pencil, pen, or similar tool.
2. verb To pull something toward oneself or in a particular direction.
3. verb To attract attention, interest, or a crowd.
4. verb To take money out of an account, or to receive a wage or benefit.
5. verb To end a game or contest with neither side winning.

tap — full definition

1. noun A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.
2. verb To hit something lightly and briefly, often to get attention or make contact.
3. verb To secretly connect a device to a phone line or communication channel in order to listen in.
4. verb To draw on or make use of a resource, often one that was previously unused.

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