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drag

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noun

ˈdrag How to pronounce drag (audio)
plural drags
1
: something used to drag (see drag entry 2) with
especially : a device for dragging under water to detect or obtain objects
2
: something that is dragged, pulled, or drawn along or over a surface: such as
a
agriculture : harrow
b
: a sledge (see sledge entry 3 sense 2) for conveying heavy bodies
c
: conveyance
3
a
: the act or an instance of dragging or drawing: such as
(1)
: a drawing along or over a surface with effort or pressure
(2)
: motion effected with slowness or difficulty
also : the condition of having or seeming to have such motion
(3)
: a draw on a pipe, cigarette, or cigar
took a drag on his cigar
also : a draft (see draft entry 1 sense 2b) of liquid
b
: a movement, inclination, or retardation caused by or as if by dragging
the drag of his bottom lip
c
slang : influence securing special favor : pull
4
a
: something that retards or impedes motion, action, or advancement
b(1)
physics : the retarding force acting on a body (such as an airplane) moving through a fluid (such as air) parallel and opposite to the direction of motion
(2)
mechanical engineering : friction (see friction sense 1b) between engine parts
also : retardation due to friction
c
: burden, encumbrance
the drag of population growth on living standards
d
: one that is boring or gets in the way of enjoyment
thinks studying is a drag
this sickly kid is going to be a social drag Edmund Morris
5
hunting
a
: an object drawn over the ground to leave a scented trail
b
: a clog (see clog entry 1 sense 1a) fastened to a trap to prevent the escape of a trapped animal
6
: street, road
the main drag
7
a
: entertainment in which performers caricature or challenge gender stereotypes (as by dressing in clothing that is stereotypical of another gender, by using exaggeratedly gendered mannerisms, or by combining elements of stereotypically male and female dress) and often wear elaborate or outrageous costumes
"… Atlanta … was, like, mecca for drag. It had the traditional drag queens who were female impersonators. But, you know, I had come from the punk rock side of the tracks, and we did drag as a social comment …" RuPaul
—often used before another noun
Drag shows are events where performers impersonate characters from a certain gender and often don elaborate costuming and makeup. Lauren WavraThe drama sparked a conversation within the LGBTQ community regarding trans, female, and nonbinary drag performers. Xavier Piedra
 see also drag king, drag queen
b(1)
: the costumes worn by drag performers
performing in drag
also : stereotypically gendered clothing worn by someone who is of a different gender
… writing about her first experience using the men's toilets while in male drag … Anna Carey
(2)
: costume
What was perhaps most embarrassing about Cyrus' dismal gig was its cutesy toys—a giant teddy bear from which she popped to cavort with a dance troupe in fuzzy bear drag. Camille Paglia
especially : a costume used to impersonate a person or kind of person
… Paul Newman and Robert Redford romping about in bad-guy drag like naughty Hardy Boys ain't my idea of a western. Mark Goodman
8
sports : drag race

drag

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verb

dragged; dragging; drags

transitive verb

1
a(1)
: to draw or pull slowly or heavily : haul
dragging a box down the hall
(2)
: to cause to move with slowness or difficulty
dragged myself up the stairs
dragging his feet
(3)
: to cause to trail (see trail entry 1 sense 1a) along a surface
wandered off dragging the leash
b(1)
: to bring by or as if by force or compulsion
dragging the kids to the grocery store
(2)
: to extract by or as if by pulling
drag the truth out of him
c
: protract
drag a story out
2
a
: to pass a drag over
drag a field
b
: to explore with a drag
drag the pond for the drowning victim
c
hunting and fishing : to catch with a dragnet (see dragnet sense 1)
3
baseball : to hit (a drag bunt) while moving toward first base
4
computers : to select and move (an item on a computer screen) by using a mouse, a touch screen, etc.
drag the icon to the bottom row
Drag and drop any image into the search box on images.google.com to help determine whether a photo is fake. Laura Anastasia and Mary Kate Frank

intransitive verb

1
: to hang or lag behind
Stop dragging and hurry up.
2
: to fish or search with a drag (see drag entry 1 sense 1)
3
: to trail along on the ground
Your scarf is dragging.
4
a
: to move slowly because of fatigue
was dragging after the long trip
b
: to proceed or continue laboriously or tediously
The lawsuit dragged on for years.
5
: draw sense 4a
drag on a cigarette
6
: to make a plucking or pulling movement
7
sports : to participate in a drag race
draggingly
ˈdra-giŋ-lē How to pronounce drag (audio)
adverb

drag

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adjective

: of, being, involving, or intended for a person wearing clothing typical of the opposite sex : of, being, involving, or intended for a person in drag (see drag entry 1 sense 7b(1))
a drag ball
Phrases
drag one's feet or less commonly drag one's heels
: to act in a deliberately slow or dilatory manner

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun My parents can be such a drag. They won't let me do anything. These meetings are a total drag. Let me have a drag from your cigarette. He took a long drag on the cigarette. Verb She dragged one of the other tables over to ours. Firefighters dragged the man to safety. One of the parents eventually dragged the screaming toddler out of the store. The broken muffler dragged behind the car. The dog's leash was dragging along the ground. The child is always dragging his blanket. The puppy ran up to us, dragging her leash behind her. He dragged himself up the stairs and climbed into bed. Can you drag yourself away from that computer? See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Wayne Brady, Selma Blair and drag performer Shangela are among this season’s celebrity contestants. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2022 Wayne Brady, Selma Blair and drag performer Shangela are among this season’s celebrity contestants. Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 The audience later cheered as protesters were forced to leave the event hosted by drag performer Tori Tia at the Books Inc. store in Campbell, just south of San Francisco. NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Chicago party band Hello Weekend will make its Michigan debut Saturday, and popular New York drag performer Rainere Martin will bring her celebrated Donna Summer tribute to Saturday’s main stage as well. Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2022 While eating dinner at a restaurant in Careiro, a small town deep in the Amazon rainforest, Daniel Jack Lyons was unexpectedly approached by a local drag performer, Wendell. CNN, 25 July 2022 Ricketts will play Frankie Hines, a drag performer who works in the Cozy Corner, a favorite underground gay nightspot of Hawk (Bomer) and Marcus (Aladdin). Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 July 2022 Local drag performer Violet S'Arblue, who regularly performs at Grand Prize on Wednesday nights, will do a number and serve as an emcee of sorts for the evening. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 7 July 2022 Dulce, the drag performer who was allegedly harassed by Proud Boys at the San Lorenzo Library, told KGO there’s no reason to fear or hate them. Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 13 June 2022
Verb
Mendes was there to grab food from the cellar, or jugs of water, or occasionally, when his uncle had shot a deer from the tower, to clean its carcass and drag it back up. Hannah Kingsley-ma, The New Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 The Irish were playing catchup most of the game in their loss to Brownsburg, but O'Neil did his part to try and drag them back into the game. Matthew Glenesk, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Aug. 2022 However, his redemption story becomes derailed when illicit opportunities drag him back into the street racing scene. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2022 Another abandoned his wheelchair and tried to drag himself along the ground. Katherine Blunt, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 To create the look of veining, dip a feather in equal parts white paint and water and drag it across the wall. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 Just dip the bamboo brush in water and drag it across the board for a mindfulness practice-turned-art piece. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2022 Williamson was right to drag it out for a few more seconds. New York Times, 31 July 2022 During an initial court appearance last Friday, Palmer became combative and deputies had to drag him out of the courthouse. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 22 July 2022
Adjective
The increase in anti-drag sentiment comes as more states are passing legislation that restricts discussions about sexuality in schools and transgender students’ participation in sports. Anjali Huynh, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2022 But to keep it a buck, makeup removal ain't no crystal stair for non-drag artists either. Jihan Forbes, Allure, 15 Feb. 2022 Portrayed by Jared Johnson, 32, who grew up on Milwaukee's north side, Hall emerged in Milwaukee's drag scene nine years ago, becoming a regular performer at Hamburger Mary's. Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 May 2020 She's been working on drag magazine VELOUR and has continued to produce her show Nightgowns, which showcases a diverse array of drag performances in Brooklyn. John Paul Brammer, Teen Vogue, 4 May 2018 The sunny skies were great and 70-degree temps were perfect, but a flag-snapping crosswind made the drag track sensitive to navigate for those not in tune with the conditions. Elton Alexander, cleveland.com, 25 June 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun, Verb, and Adjective

Middle English dragge, probably from Middle Low German draggen grapnel; akin to Old English dragan to draw — more at draw

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)

Adjective

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drag was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing drag

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