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dragging

The correct spelling is dragging.

How to pronounce dragging

/ˈdɹæɡɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈdɹæɡɪŋ/

Say it like: Dra-gji-ng

The correct spelling is dragging. To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty. For example: "Let's drag this load of wood over to the shed."

Usage Examples

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

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

Drag the file into the window to open it.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.
  2. 2.To move onward heavily, laboriously, or slowly; to advance with weary effort; to go on lingeringly.
  3. 3.To act or proceed slowly or without enthusiasm; to be reluctant.
  4. 4.To draw along (something burdensome); hence, to pass in pain or with difficulty.
  5. 5.To serve as a clog or hindrance; to hold back.

noun

  1. 1.An instance of something being dragged.

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