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drags

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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."

physics technical science

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

Examples :

"The foundry worker carefully examined the drags of the mold before pouring the molten metal. "

technical industry material

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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 police used drags to search the river for the missing wallet. "

nautical device ocean fish

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A puff on a cigarette or joint.

Examples :

"He took two quick drags from his cigarette before putting it out. "

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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."

attitude character

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

Examples :

""The wealthy family arrived at the picnic in a luxurious drags, pulled by two beautiful white horses." "

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Street, as in 'main drag'.

Examples :

"The annual town parade always marches down Main Street, which is considered the town's main drag. "

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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 player adjusted his grip to apply more drags, hoping to control the cue ball's movement after the impact." "

sport game technical

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A heavy harrow for breaking up ground.

Examples :

"The farmer attached the drags to the tractor to prepare the field for planting. "

agriculture machine

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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 foundry worker carefully aligned the cope with the drags to create a complete mold for the metal casting. "

technical part machine

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A steel instrument for completing the dressing of soft stone.

Examples :

"The stonemason carefully selected his drags to give the soft limestone a smooth, even finish. "

material utensil building work architecture

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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 :

"Observing the steamer, maritime engineers measured the drags to optimize the propeller's pitch, accounting for the vessel's movement under sail versus the screw's independent rotation. "

nautical sailing vehicle physics technical machine

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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 small sailboat used drags to slow down during the race and maintain its position against the strong wind. "

nautical sailing vehicle

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

Examples :

"The driver carefully positioned the drags behind the wheels of the heavy cart to prevent it from rolling downhill. "

vehicle utensil machine

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Motion affected with slowness and difficulty, as if clogged.

Examples :

"The long day of classes drags, making it hard to concentrate. "

condition sensation body

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Witch house music.

Examples :

"My younger brother only listens to drags; the dark and distorted sound really bothers my parents. "

music entertainment

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The last position in a line of hikers.

Examples :

""As the drags, little Timmy struggled to keep up with the rest of the hikers." "

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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 executed the landing drags, using the flaps to slow the plane down safely. "

technical vehicle physics action technology science

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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 :

"After applying generous side spin, his shot involved slight drags to nudge the cue ball closer to the next ball in the line. "

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A device for guiding wood to the saw.

Examples :

"The lumberjack used the drags to carefully position the heavy log against the buzz saw. "

machine device work industry agriculture

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Examples :

"The old book described how passengers traveled long distances using drags pulled by teams of horses. "

vehicle history

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

Examples :

"The tired dog drags its leash behind him as we walk home. "

action physics machine

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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."

action way being condition

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

Examples :

""My son really drags when it's time to do his homework." "

attitude action character tendency

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

Examples :

"The last hour of the exam always drags, as I struggle to finish the questions. "

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

Examples :

"The constant worrying about her sick mother drags on Maria's ability to focus on her studies. "

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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."

computing internet technology device action machine

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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 drags the ball wide of the net. "

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To fish with a dragnet.

Examples :

"The fishing boat drags its net along the seabed, hoping to catch a large school of fish. "

fish nautical sailing animal

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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 police drags the river for the missing car. "

action nautical police ocean

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

Examples :

"The farmer drags the field to prepare the soil for planting seeds. "

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To search exhaustively, as if with a dragnet.

Examples :

"The detective drags the police database for any mention of the suspect's name. "

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

Examples :

"The internet often drags celebrities for their fashion choices. "

communication language entertainment media negative action society internet culture

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

Examples :

"He performed in drag."

entertainment culture style appearance

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

Examples :

"The fraternity throws themed parties, and next month's theme is drags, so all the men will dress in women's clothes. "

culture entertainment tradition society

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

Examples :

"corporate drag"

culture appearance wear style

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To perform as a drag queen or drag king.

Examples :

"On weekends, Alex often drags at the local bar, bringing joy and laughter to the crowd. "

entertainment culture style