Food & drink pronunciation

dragging

/ˈdɹæɡɪŋ/

IPA
/ˈdɹæɡɪŋ/
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Meaning

verb

To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.

“Let's drag this load of wood over to the shed.”

verb

To move onward heavily, laboriously, or slowly; to advance with weary effort; to go on lingeringly.

“Time seems to drag when you’re waiting for a bus.”

verb

To act or proceed slowly or without enthusiasm; to be reluctant.

verb

To draw along (something burdensome); hence, to pass in pain or with difficulty.

verb

To serve as a clog or hindrance; to hold back.

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