Draw blood

verb

Pierce or prick someone's skin to make blood come out, usually to take a blood sample for a medical test.

The nurse had to draw blood from the patient for the lab tests.
Visual representation of "draw blood" - Pierce or prick someone's skin to make blood come out, usually to take a blood sample for a medical test.

Often appears as...

  • draw blood for tests
  • draw blood from a patient
verb

To cause a person to bleed, especially by injury or attack.

The knife was sharp enough to draw blood.
Visual representation of "draw blood" - To cause a person to bleed, especially by injury or attack.

Often appears as...

  • draw blood with a knife
  • draw blood in a fight
verb

To provoke strong negative emotions from someone.

Her sarcastic comments were meant to draw blood.
Visual representation of "draw blood" - To provoke strong negative emotions from someone.

Often appears as...

  • drawing blood with words
  • draw blood with criticisms

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial, Idiomatic

verb

Pierce or prick someone's skin to make blood come out, usually to take a blood sample for a medical test.

The nurse had to draw blood from the patient for the lab tests.
Visual representation of "draw blood" - Pierce or prick someone's skin to make blood come out, usually to take a blood sample for a medical test.

Often appears as...

  • draw blood for tests
  • draw blood from a patient
verb

To cause a person to bleed, especially by injury or attack.

The knife was sharp enough to draw blood.
Visual representation of "draw blood" - To cause a person to bleed, especially by injury or attack.

Often appears as...

  • draw blood with a knife
  • draw blood in a fight
verb

To provoke strong negative emotions from someone.

Her sarcastic comments were meant to draw blood.
Visual representation of "draw blood" - To provoke strong negative emotions from someone.

Often appears as...

  • drawing blood with words
  • draw blood with criticisms

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "draw blood"
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Medical Procedures

Used when describing routine blood sampling, as in health-related scenes or discussions.

Illustration for Medical Procedures
Can you feel the needle when they draw blood for tests?
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Professional Tone

It's a technical term in medicine, often used in clinics, hospitals, or formal medical literature.

Illustration for Professional Tone
The phlebotomist had to draw blood twice to get enough for all required tests.
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Medical Procedures

Used when describing routine blood sampling, as in health-related scenes or discussions.

Illustration for Medical Procedures
Can you feel the needle when they draw blood for tests?
LampPro Tip 2/2

Professional Tone

It's a technical term in medicine, often used in clinics, hospitals, or formal medical literature.

Illustration for Professional Tone
The phlebotomist had to draw blood twice to get enough for all required tests.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Medical Procedures

Used when describing routine blood sampling, as in health-related scenes or discussions.

Illustration for Medical Procedures
Can you feel the needle when they draw blood for tests?
LampPro Tip 2/2

Professional Tone

It's a technical term in medicine, often used in clinics, hospitals, or formal medical literature.

Illustration for Professional Tone
The phlebotomist had to draw blood twice to get enough for all required tests.
Visual representation of the word "Draw blood"

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