undrawing
/ʌnˈdrɔːɪŋ/
noun
- The act of pulling back or opening something that is drawn, such as a curtain or blind.
- The undrawing of the curtains signaled the start of the show.
- The slow undrawing of the blinds revealed a beautiful sunrise.
- He practiced the undrawing of the bolt until it moved smoothly.
adjective
- In the process of being pulled back or opened.
- She watched the undrawing blinds with anticipation.
- The undrawing curtain let in a sliver of light.
- The undrawing bolt made a scraping sound.