Pronunciation: /drɔː ənd kwɔːtər/
noun a method of execution in which the victim is drawn and quartered
A1 I heard a story about draw and quarter in medieval times.
A2 The punishment of draw and quarter was used for serious crimes in the past.
B1 The practice of draw and quarter was considered barbaric by many historians.
B2 The execution method of draw and quarter was eventually outlawed due to its cruelty.
C1 Historians debate the accuracy of accounts of draw and quarter executions.
C2 The act of draw and quarter was a brutal form of punishment that was reserved for traitors and rebels.
verb to execute by tying each limb to a horse and driving them in different directions
A1 The artist will draw a beautiful picture of a flower.
A2 She likes to draw cartoons in her free time.
B1 The architect will draw up the plans for the new building.
B2 The designer will draw inspiration from nature for the new collection.
C1 The engineer will draw detailed schematics for the project.
C2 The author will draw on personal experiences to write a compelling novel.
formal In medieval times, traitors were often subjected to the punishment of being drawn and quartered.
informal I heard they used to draw and quarter people back in the old days.
slang If you mess with the boss, he'll have you drawn and quartered.
figurative The team felt like they were being drawn and quartered by the relentless schedule.
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