Sag (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to sag; "The children sagged their bottoms down even more comfortably".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The long hot day in the sun began to sag the flowers' petals.
- Hammers weighing the clothesline caused it to sag under the weight.
- After polishing the nails she set the toolbox down, allowing her shoulders to sag.
- The warm summery breeze was strong enough to sag the string lights in the trees.
- Weary after a long run, she let her head sag onto her outstretched palms.
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Meaning 2
Droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The power lines began to sag under the heavy accumulation of ice and snow.
- Her shoulders started to sag as the weight of her backpack bore down on her.
- The old rope bridge started to sag in the middle, making it difficult to cross.
- The mattress will sag if you don't turn it regularly to maintain its shape.
- The corners of her mouth began to sag as she fought back tears of sadness.