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drag

/dɹæɡ/

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

Examples :

"When designing cars, manufacturers have to take drag into consideration."

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

Examples :

"The foundry worker carefully prepared the drag of the sand mold before pouring the molten metal. "

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

Examples :

"The divers used a drag to search the bottom of the lake for the missing child. "

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A puff on a cigarette or joint.

Examples :

"Before the meeting, he took a drag from his cigarette. "

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

Examples :

"Travelling to work in the rush hour is a real drag."

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

Examples :

"The wedding guests rode in a beautiful, antique drag to the ceremony. "

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Street, as in 'main drag'.

Examples :

"The main drag in our town is lined with shops. "

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

Examples :

"to run a drag"

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

Examples :

"The strong drag on the cue ball slowed it down considerably, making the shot difficult. "

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A heavy harrow for breaking up ground.

Examples :

"The farmer used the heavy drag to break up the hard soil before planting. "

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

Examples :

"a stone drag"

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

Examples :

"The pottery student carefully placed the clay on the drag of the mold to shape the bottom of the vase. "

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A steel instrument for completing the dressing of soft stone.

Examples :

"The stonemason used the drag to smooth the surface of the rough stone. "

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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.

Examples :

"The drag between my brother's walking pace and my biking speed was noticeable. "

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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.

Examples :

"The sailboat used a drag sail to help it stay pointed into the wind during the race. "

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

Examples :

"The old carriage used a wooden drag to slow its wheels on the uneven path. "

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Motion affected with slowness and difficulty, as if clogged.

Examples :

"The slow, heavy drag of the old refrigerator across the kitchen floor made a scraping sound. "

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Witch house music.

Examples :

"My friend's playlist was all about drag; she loved the dark, synth-heavy music. "

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The last position in a line of hikers.

Examples :

"My little sister was the drag in line at the school picnic, so she got to watch everyone eat lunch first. "

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

Examples :

"The pilot used the drag to slow the airplane for landing. "

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

Examples :

"The drag on the cue ball sent it sliding a few inches along the side of the object ball. "

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A device for guiding wood to the saw.

Examples :

"The carpenter used the drag to guide the board smoothly into the saw. "

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Examples :

"The old drag rumbled down the dusty road, carrying important mail to the nearby town. "

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

Examples :

"The heavy box was difficult to drag across the floor. "

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

Examples :

"Time seems to drag when you’re waiting for a bus."

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

Examples :

"She dragged herself out of bed this morning, feeling very tired. "

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

Examples :

"The heavy backpack dragged on his shoulders all day, making the walk home quite difficult. "

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

Examples :

"The heavy backpack dragged down her shoulders, slowing her walk to school. "

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

Examples :

"Drag the file into the window to open it."

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

Examples :

"The car was so low to the ground that its muffler was dragging on a speed bump."

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To hit or kick off target.

Examples :

"The soccer player dragged his foot, kicking the ball wide of the goal. "

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To fish with a dragnet.

Examples :

"The fishermen used a large dragnet to catch the fish in the shallow bay. "

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

Examples :

"The divers dragged a net along the river bottom to search for the lost fishing tackle. "

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

Examples :

"The farmer used a harrow to drag the field before planting the seeds. "

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To search exhaustively, as if with a dragnet.

Examples :

"The police dragged the area for clues after the robbery. "

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

Examples :

"The other students were dragging my presentation, pointing out every small mistake. "

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

Examples :

"He performed in drag."

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

Examples :

"My uncle's drag performance at the school talent show was amazing. "

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

Examples :

"corporate drag"

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To perform as a drag queen or drag king.

Examples :

"My friend often drags at school events, putting on a show as a glamorous drag queen. "

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