noun🔗ShareLuftwiderstandResistance of the air (or some other fluid) to something moving through it."When designing cars, manufacturers have to take drag into consideration."Beim Entwerfen von Autos müssen die Hersteller den Luftwiderstand berücksichtigen.physicsscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUnterkasten(foundry) The bottom part of a sand casting mold."The foundry worker carefully prepared the drag of the sand mold before pouring the molten metal. "Der Gießereiarbeiter bereitete den Unterkasten der Sandform sorgfältig vor, bevor er das geschmolzene Metall goss.materialparttechnicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchleppnetz, SuchgerätA device dragged along the bottom of a body of water in search of something, e.g. a dead body, or in fishing."The divers used a drag to search the bottom of the lake for the missing child. "Die Taucher setzten ein Schleppnetz ein, um den Grund des Sees nach dem vermissten Kind abzusuchen.nauticaldeviceoceanfishsailingmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZugA puff on a cigarette or joint."Before the meeting, he took a drag from his cigarette. "Vor dem Meeting nahm er einen Zug von seiner Zigarette.actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÄrgernis, Belastung, HindernisSomeone or something that is annoying or frustrating, or disappointing; an obstacle to progress or enjoyment."Travelling to work in the rush hour is a real drag."Das Pendeln zur Arbeit in der Hauptverkehrszeit ist ein echtes Ärgernis.attitudecharacternegativeemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLandauer, KutscheA long open horse-drawn carriage with transverse or side seats."The wedding guests rode in a beautiful, antique drag to the ceremony. "Die Hochzeitsgäste fuhren in einer wunderschönen, antiken Kutsche zur Zeremonie.vehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStraße, MeileStreet, as in 'main drag'."The main drag in our town is lined with shops. "Die Hauptstraße in unserer Stadt ist mit Geschäften gesäumt.placeareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFährteThe scent-path left by dragging a fox, or some other substance such as aniseed, for training hounds to follow scents."to run a drag"Eine Fährte legen.animalsportactionnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRückdrallA large amount of backspin on the cue ball, causing the cue ball to slow down."The strong drag on the cue ball slowed it down considerably, making the shot difficult. "Der starke Rückdrall auf dem Spielball verlangsamte ihn erheblich und erschwerte den Stoß.sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchleppe, EggeA heavy harrow for breaking up ground."The farmer used the heavy drag to break up the hard soil before planting. "Der Bauer benutzte die schwere Egge, um den harten Boden vor dem Pflanzen aufzubrechen.agricultureutensilmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlitten, SchleppwagenA kind of sledge for conveying heavy objects; also, a kind of low car or handcart."a stone drag"ein SteinschlittenvehiclemachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer Unterteil, der FormkastenThe bottom part of a flask or mould, the upper part being the cope."The pottery student carefully placed the clay on the drag of the mold to shape the bottom of the vase. "Der Töpferstudent platzierte den Ton vorsichtig auf dem Unterteil der Form, um den Boden der Vase zu formen.technicalindustrypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchleifeisenA steel instrument for completing the dressing of soft stone."The stonemason used the drag to smooth the surface of the rough stone. "Der Steinmetz benutzte das Schleifeisen, um die Oberfläche des rauen Steins zu glätten.utensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer UnterschiedThe 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."The drag between my brother's walking pace and my biking speed was noticeable. "Der Unterschied zwischen der Gehgeschwindigkeit meines Bruders und meiner Fahrradgeschwindigkeit war deutlich spürbar.nauticalsailingtechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchleppanker, TreibankerAnything 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."The sailboat used a drag sail to help it stay pointed into the wind during the race. "Das Segelboot benutzte einen Treibanker, um während des Rennens in den Wind zu zeigen.nauticalsailingvehicletechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBremse, HemmschuhA skid or shoe for retarding the motion of a carriage wheel."The old carriage used a wooden drag to slow its wheels on the uneven path. "Die alte Kutsche benutzte einen Holzbremsklotz, um ihre Räder auf dem unebenen Weg zu verlangsamen.vehiclemachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZögern, VerzögerungMotion affected with slowness and difficulty, as if clogged."The slow, heavy drag of the old refrigerator across the kitchen floor made a scraping sound. "Das langsame, schwere Zögern des alten Kühlschranks über den Küchenboden erzeugte ein kratzendes Geräusch.actionconditionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWitch House MusikWitch house music."My friend's playlist was all about drag; she loved the dark, synth-heavy music. "Die Playlist meiner Freundin bestand nur aus Witch House Musik; sie liebte die düstere, synthielastige Musik.musicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNachzüglerThe last position in a line of hikers."My little sister was the drag in line at the school picnic, so she got to watch everyone eat lunch first. "Meine kleine Schwester war der Nachzügler in der Schlange beim Schulausflug, also durfte sie allen beim Mittagessen zuerst zusehen.positiongroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLuftwiderstand(aerodynamics) The act of suppressing wind flow to slow an aircraft in flight, as by use of flaps when landing."The pilot used the drag to slow the airplane for landing. "Der Pilot nutzte den Luftwiderstand, um das Flugzeug für die Landung zu verlangsamen.physicstechnicalvehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNachläuferA push somewhat under the centre of the cue ball, causing it to follow the object ball a short way."The drag on the cue ball sent it sliding a few inches along the side of the object ball. "Der Nachläufer am Spielball ließ ihn ein paar Zentimeter an der Seite des Objektballs entlangrutschen.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVorrichtung, SchleppvorrichtungA device for guiding wood to the saw."The carpenter used the drag to guide the board smoothly into the saw. "Der Zimmermann benutzte die Schleppvorrichtung, um das Brett sanft in die Säge zu führen.devicemachinetechnicalindustryworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePostkutscheA mailcoach."The old drag rumbled down the dusty road, carrying important mail to the nearby town. "Die alte Postkutsche rumpelte die staubige Straße entlang und beförderte wichtige Post in die nahegelegene Stadt.vehiclehistoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZiehen, schleppenTo pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty."The heavy box was difficult to drag across the floor. "Die schwere Kiste war schwer über den Boden zu ziehen.actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZiehen, schleppenTo move onward heavily, laboriously, or slowly; to advance with weary effort; to go on lingeringly."Time seems to drag when you’re waiting for a bus."Die Zeit scheint sich zu ziehen, wenn man auf einen Bus wartet.actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich schleppen, zögernTo act or proceed slowly or without enthusiasm; to be reluctant."She dragged herself out of bed this morning, feeling very tired. "Sie schleppte sich heute Morgen aus dem Bett, weil sie sich sehr müde fühlte.attitudeactioncharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchleppen, ziehenTo draw along (something burdensome); hence, to pass in pain or with difficulty."The heavy backpack dragged on his shoulders all day, making the walk home quite difficult. "Der schwere Rucksack zog den ganzen Tag über an seinen Schultern, was den Heimweg ziemlich beschwerlich machte.actionsensationsufferingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHemmen, behindernTo serve as a clog or hindrance; to hold back."The heavy backpack dragged down her shoulders, slowing her walk to school. "Der schwere Rucksack hemmte ihre Schultern und verlangsamte ihren Weg zur Schule.actionnegativeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZiehenTo move (an item) on the computer display by means of a mouse or other input device."Drag the file into the window to open it."Ziehen Sie die Datei in das Fenster, um sie zu öffnen.computingtechnologyinternetdeviceelectronicsmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchleifen, streifen(chiefly of a vehicle) To unintentionally rub or scrape on a surface."The car was so low to the ground that its muffler was dragging on a speed bump."Das Auto war so tief, dass der Auspuff über eine Bodenwelle schliff.vehicleactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerfehlen, daneben tretenTo hit or kick off target."The soccer player dragged his foot, kicking the ball wide of the goal. "Der Fußballspieler trat daneben und schoss den Ball am Tor vorbei.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit einem Schleppnetz fischenTo fish with a dragnet."The fishermen used a large dragnet to catch the fish in the shallow bay. "Die Fischer benutzten ein großes Schleppnetz, um die Fische in der flachen Bucht zu fangen.fishnauticalsailingsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchsuchen, nach etwas suchenTo search for something, as a lost object or body, by dragging something along the bottom of a body of water."The divers dragged a net along the river bottom to search for the lost fishing tackle. "Die Taucher suchten mit einem Netz am Flussgrund nach der verlorenen Angelausrüstung.policeactionnauticalenvironmentbodydisasteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEggenTo break (land) by drawing a drag or harrow over it; to harrow."The farmer used a harrow to drag the field before planting the seeds. "Der Bauer egge das Feld, bevor er die Samen pflanzte.agricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGründlich suchen, durchsuchenTo search exhaustively, as if with a dragnet."The police dragged the area for clues after the robbery. "Die Polizei durchsuchte das Gebiet nach Hinweisen nach dem Raubüberfall.actionprocesspoliceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchlechtmachen, verunglimpfen, fertigmachenTo roast, say negative things about, or call attention to the flaws of (someone)."The other students were dragging my presentation, pointing out every small mistake. "Die anderen Schüler haben meine Präsentation schlechtgemacht und jeden kleinen Fehler hervorgehoben.communicationlanguagenegativeentertainmentsocietyattitudeactioncultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTransvestitenkleidungWomen's clothing worn by men for the purpose of entertainment."He performed in drag."Er trat in Transvestitenkleidung auf.entertainmentstylecultureappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTransvestitenpartyA men's party attended in women's clothing."My uncle's drag performance at the school talent show was amazing. "Die Drag-Performance meines Onkels bei der Schul-Talentshow war erstaunlich.cultureentertainmenttraditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKleidung, KostümAny type of clothing or costume associated with a particular occupation or subculture."corporate drag"Business-KleidungculturestylewearentertainmentappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAls Dragqueen oder Dragking auftretenTo perform as a drag queen or drag king."My friend often drags at school events, putting on a show as a glamorous drag queen. "Mein Freund tritt oft bei Schulveranstaltungen als glamouröse Dragqueen auf und gibt eine Vorstellung.entertainmentculturestyleartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading