Getting warm ... look at the Old English - draught and a myriad of
possibilties and metaphors open up.
David
On 27 Jul 2005, at 00:48, Mike Metcalfe wrote:
> I like this one! (drawing from a well) because it makes you ask why the
> same word is used, what is drawing. The dictionary lists numerous types
> of drawing. As in, PICTURE, MOVE, ATTRACT, PULL, CHOOSE, EQUAL, MAKE,
> TAKE OUT, USE, INTO, CAUSE, MONEY...
>
> I assume they all about 'taking out' so picturing would be taking out
> of
> a scene enough lines and shapes to recognise whatever. With water you
> are taking out the drink from the hole.
>
> mike
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> What about drawing water from a well?
>
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