Hello,
What does draw into mean in the following definition?
to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary, The definition of the word “shrivel”, Link
Many thanks
Contract.
One definition of “draw” is to pull. (E.g., An ox draws a cart.)
To “draw into wrinkles” is to pull on the skin in a way that gathers it together, causing it to bunch up into wrinkles. When something shrivels, (generally from a lack of moisture), the molecules contract because they are no longer filled with moisture. That contraction causes them to pull (draw) together.
Oh, I understand now. Great explanation tomndebb. Thank you very very much.