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Draw
To aim a firearm, or deadly weapon, at a particular target.
To prepare a written bill of exchange, Commercial Paper, draft, or negotiable instrument and place one's signature on it, creating a legal obligation under its terms. To write a document, such as a deed, complaint, or petition, including the essential information necessary to make it legally effective upon its execution by the designated parties.
To lawfully remove money from an account held in a bank, treasury, or other depository.
draw
v. 1) to prepare any document. 2) specifically to have prepared and sign a bill of exchange or check.