drag
🇺🇸
/dræɡ/
🇬🇧
/dræɡ/
verb
B2
to pull something heavy with effort
She had to drag the heavy box across the floor.
R
to pull on something
He tried to drag on the rope to move the object.
R
to move slowly with effort
The tired child would drag behind the group during the walk.
R
to make someone go somewhere unwillingly
I had to drag my friend to the party because he didn't want to go.
R
to pass very slowly
The meeting seemed to drag on forever without any progress.
R
to move while touching the ground
Don't let your bag drag on the dirty floor.
R
to search underwater with nets
The police will drag the lake to look for evidence.
R
to move something on a computer screen with a mouse
You can drag the icon to a new location on your desktop.
noun
R
something boring or annoying
Doing homework on weekends is such a drag for most students.
R
something that slows progress
His negative attitude became a drag on the team's success.
R
inhaling smoke from a cigarette
He took a long drag from his cigarette before speaking.
R
clothing of the opposite sex worn for performance
The actor wore drag for his comedy show performance.
R
air resistance against movement
The car's design reduces drag to improve speed.
translation
to pull something heavy with effort; to pull on something; to move slowly with effort; to make someone go somewhere unwillingly; to pass very slowly; to move while touching the ground; to search underwater with nets; to move something on a computer screen with a mouse
something boring or annoying; something that slows progress; inhaling smoke from a cigarette; clothing of the opposite sex worn for performance; air resistance against movement
Word Forms
Past
dragged
3rd Present
drags
Progressive
dragging
Perfect
dragged
Plural
drags