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draw a bead on

DEFINITIONS OF: draw a bead on

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v aim with a gun

“The hunter drew a bead on the rabbit”
Type of:
aim, direct, take, take aim, train
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

v have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

Synonyms:
aim, aspire, shoot for
Types:
overshoot
aim too high
overrun
run beyond or past
Type of:
be after, plan
have the will and intention to carry out some action
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