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drag
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- pronunciation:
- draeg
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
drags, dragging, dragged |
| definition 1: |
to pull along with effort; haul.
We dragged the logs up the hill.- synonyms:
- draw, haul
- similar words:
- lug, pull, tow, trail
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| definition 2: |
to move (something) from one place to another on a computer screen by clicking on the object and holding down the mouse button while moving it.
She dragged the documents to a new folder. |
| definition 3: |
to search the bottom of.
We dragged the pond for the missing bicycle.- similar words:
- dredge, rake
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| definition 4: |
to trail behind or on the ground.
Please tie your shoelaces so they won't drag. |
| definition 5: |
to go or pass slowly.
Traffic often drags at this time of day.His speech dragged on and on.- synonyms:
- crawl, creep, inch
- antonyms:
- fly
- similar words:
- loiter, poke
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| definition 6: |
to fall behind; lag.
The lame horse dragged behind the rest of the herd.- synonyms:
- lag
- similar words:
- linger, loiter, straggle, trail
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| related words: |
cart, draw, go, hang, plod, search |
| derivation: |
draggable (adj.) |
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