drag

B1
Pronunciation
/dɹæɡ/
Noun
26 definition(s)
1 Definition

Resistance of the air (or some other fluid) to something moving through it.

Example Sentences
  • When designing cars, manufacturers have to take drag into consideration.
2 Definition

(foundry) The bottom part of a sand casting mold.

3 Definition

A device dragged along the bottom of a body of water in search of something, e.g. a dead body, or in fishing.

4 Definition

A puff on a cigarette or joint.

5 Definition

Someone or something that is annoying or frustrating, or disappointing; an obstacle to progress or enjoyment.

Example Sentences
  • Travelling to work in the rush hour is a real drag.
6 Definition

A long open horse-drawn carriage with transverse or side seats.

7 Definition

Street, as in 'main drag'.

8 Definition

The scent-path left by dragging a fox, or some other substance such as aniseed, for training hounds to follow scents.

Example Sentences
  • to run a drag
9 Definition

A large amount of backspin on the cue ball, causing the cue ball to slow down.

10 Definition

A heavy harrow for breaking up ground.

11 Definition

A kind of sledge for conveying heavy objects; also, a kind of low car or handcart.

Example Sentences
  • a stone drag
12 Definition

The bottom part of a flask or mould, the upper part being the cope.

13 Definition

A steel instrument for completing the dressing of soft stone.

14 Definition

The difference between the speed of a screw steamer under sail and that of the screw when the ship outruns the screw; or between the propulsive effects of the different floats of a paddle wheel.

15 Definition

Anything towed in the water to retard a ship's progress, or to keep her head up to the wind; especially, a canvas bag with a hooped mouth (drag sail), so used.

16 Definition

A skid or shoe for retarding the motion of a carriage wheel.

17 Definition

Motion affected with slowness and difficulty, as if clogged.

18 Definition

Witch house music.

19 Definition

The last position in a line of hikers.

20 Definition

(aerodynamics) The act of suppressing wind flow to slow an aircraft in flight, as by use of flaps when landing.

21 Definition

A push somewhat under the centre of the cue ball, causing it to follow the object ball a short way.

22 Definition

A device for guiding wood to the saw.

23 Definition

A mailcoach.

24 Definition

Women's clothing worn by men for the purpose of entertainment.

Example Sentences
  • He performed in drag.
25 Definition

A men's party attended in women's clothing.

26 Definition

Any type of clothing or costume associated with a particular occupation or subculture.

Example Sentences
  • corporate drag
Verb
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.

Example Sentences
  • Let's drag this load of wood over to the shed.
2 Definition

To move onward heavily, laboriously, or slowly; to advance with weary effort; to go on lingeringly.

Example Sentences
  • Time seems to drag when you’re waiting for a bus.
3 Definition

To act or proceed slowly or without enthusiasm; to be reluctant.

4 Definition

To draw along (something burdensome); hence, to pass in pain or with difficulty.

5 Definition

To serve as a clog or hindrance; to hold back.

6 Definition

To move (an item) on the computer display by means of a mouse or other input device.

Example Sentences
  • Drag the file into the window to open it.
7 Definition

(chiefly of a vehicle) To unintentionally rub or scrape on a surface.

Example Sentences
  • The car was so low to the ground that its muffler was dragging on a speed bump.
8 Definition

To hit or kick off target.

9 Definition

To fish with a dragnet.

10 Definition

To search for something, as a lost object or body, by dragging something along the bottom of a body of water.

11 Definition

To break (land) by drawing a drag or harrow over it; to harrow.

Synonyms
harrow
12 Definition

To search exhaustively, as if with a dragnet.

13 Definition

To roast, say negative things about, or call attention to the flaws of (someone).

Synonyms
criticize
Example Sentences
  • You just drag him 'cause he's got more money than you.
14 Definition

To perform as a drag queen or drag king.