Drag (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something that slows or delays progress; "taxation is a drag on the economy"; "too many laws are a drag on the use of new land".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The act of dragging (pulling with force); "the drag up the hill exhausted him".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The drag of the heavy suitcase through the airport was tiring her out.
- The drag of the boat's anchor on the seafloor made it difficult to steer.
- The drag up the steep mountain trail left him breathless and exhausted.
- The drag of the rope behind the horse was causing it to stumble and trip.
- The drag of the parachute slowed down the skydiver's descent to a safe speed.
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Meaning 3
Clothing that is conventionally worn by the opposite sex (especially women's clothing when worn by a man); "he went to the party dressed in drag"; "the waitresses looked like missionaries in drag".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The performer's outfits were elaborate and outrageous, a true spectacle of drag.
- He loved to experiment with makeup and costumes, but had never worn full drag in public before.
- The movie featured a comedic scene of the main character getting ready for a night out, struggling to put on a pair of high heels as part of his drag.
- The actor's drag was so convincing that he won an award for his portrayal of a 1920s flapper.
- At the charity gala, several local celebrities walked the runway in their best drag to raise money for a good cause.
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Meaning 4
The phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The aerodynamic drag on the car's body shape reduced its overall speed.
- The drag of the swimmer's body through the water was significantly reduced by wearing a streamlined swimsuit.
- Friction and air drag are the two major forces that affect the motion of a projectile.
- Wind resistance and drag forced the pilot to adjust the aircraft's trajectory.
- The drag on the submarine's hull was so great that it was unable to move through the dense seawater.
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Meaning 5
A slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke); "he took a puff on his pipe"; "he took a drag on his cigarette and expelled the smoke slowly".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- He took a long drag on his cigarette as he pondered his situation.
- She blew out a stream of smoke after taking a slow drag on her cigar.
- The veteran smoker took a gentle drag on his pipe, savoring the flavor.
- As he waited for the bus, he took a quick drag on his e-cigarette.
- The teenage girl snuck a secretive drag on her friend's cigarette behind the school.
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Meaning 6
Something tedious and boring; "peeling potatoes is a drag".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Attending the company's annual meeting is always a drag for me.
- Watching grass grow is a drag, so I'd rather be doing something else.
- Studying for this exam is such a drag, I wish it was over already.
- Waiting in line at the DMV is a total drag, it takes forever.
- Filling out tax forms is a drag, I always put it off until the last minute.