drag

/dɹˈæɡ/

/ˈdɹæɡ/

[verb] [noun]

to drag

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to pull something by hands forcefully

1.1

to move a piece of computer data, such as an image, across a computer or smartphone screen using the mouse or a finger

draw slowly or heavily

synonyms : cart

hale

haul

suck in or take (air)

synonyms : draw

puff

to lag or linger behind

synonyms : drop back

move slowly and as if with great effort

force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

synonyms : drag in

proceed for an extended period of time

synonyms : drag on

drag out

persuade to come away from something attractive or interesting

search (as the bottom of a body of water) for something valuable or lost

synonyms : dredge

walk without lifting the feet

synonyms : scuff

Drag

[NOUN]

the act of dragging (pulling with force)

the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid

synonyms : retarding force

a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

synonyms : puff

pull

clothing that is conventionally worn by the opposite sex (especially women's clothing when worn by a man)

something tedious and boring

something that slows or delays progress

Examples

1. The authorities are dragging their feet over banning cigarette advertising.

2. She drags his name through the mud by spreading rumors about him.

3. They dragged his name through the mire by accusing him of a crime he didn't commit.

4. You can easily drag and drop files onto your memory stick.

Nearby words

drag name through the mud