† counter-ˈdraw,v.Obs. [counter- 1.] trans. (See quot.) 1727–51Chambers Cycl., Counter-drawing, in painting, &c., the copying a design or painting, by means of a fine linen cloth, an oiled paper, or other transparent matter..Sometimes they counter-draw on glass.1731in Bailey (vol. II).1735in Dict. Polygraph.