Meaning of the word drag in English

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drag

US /dræɡ/

UK /dræɡ/

pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty

Example:

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She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.

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The police dragged the suspect out of the car.

Synonym:

pull haul tow trail draw

move slowly and with difficulty

Example:

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The meeting seemed to drag on forever.

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Time began to drag as he waited for the results.

Synonym:

crawl creep linger dawdle trudge

the act of pulling something heavy or difficult

Example:

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The drag of the anchor slowed the boat.

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There's a lot of drag on the parachute.

Synonym:

pull haul resistance friction

clothing more traditionally worn by the opposite sex, especially by men dressing as women for entertainment

Example:

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He performed in full drag at the club.

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She loves watching drag shows.

Synonym:

cross-dressing transvestism

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