It's useful in drawing things (7)
I believe the answer is:
tractor
'things' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tractor that I've seen before include "Farming vehicle" , "I can draw" , "Vehicle for pulling farm machinery" , "Agricultural machine" , "Vehicle used on farms" .)