undraw

undraw
/un draw"/, v., undrew, undrawn, undrawing.
v.t.
1. to draw open or aside: to undraw a curtain.
v.i.
2. to be drawn open or aside.
[1350-1400; ME undrawen to withdraw; see UN-2, DRAW]

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